American - Athlete | May 17, 1956 -
I watched Muhammad Ali, how when he would speak, how it was such a thing of beauty. It sounded so wonderful. And I wanted to be like him.
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I wanted to be like Bruce Jenner.
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I always expect unexpected challenges. Boxing is not an easy sport.
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There will always be something about two men in the ring - a mystique because it's pure man-to-man competition. Because of the history boxing has and the tradition it holds, boxing will always have a that mystique.
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Boxing will always be in my life.
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Boxing is individual, although there's a team concept because you need a great corner, you need a great trainer, you need a great prep man, you need all of these things, but it's more of a Mano a Mano; it's more you versus me. I miss that time in training camp and Dad and Mom cooking meals. It was one big family.
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Joe Frazier was the epitome of a champion. I mean, here is a guy who was total old school, blue collar, who would fight anybody. You know, he didn't tell you he was the best fighter pound for pound.
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You get these moments in the ring that live forever. That's what Muhammad Ali accomplished, and I hope that I have, too.
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Holyfield is nothing but class, and I think he's a breath of fresh air for the sport.
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I made an instant connection with boxing right away. Boxing became such a part of me. I ate boxing, I slept boxing, I lived boxing. Boxing was a way of expressing myself because I was not that outspoken.
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I don't hold any regrets whatsoever about my life besides hurting people I loved.
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It's hard to talk about yourself.
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