Subject: Sports » Boxing (Page 6)

Fear was absolutely necessary; without it, I would have been scared to death.

American boxing champion

With four sisters about the house, I could never get my hands on a comb.

American boxing champion

If you think Barkley was mad before the fight, wait until he sees how many people are taking part of his purse.

professional boxing promoter

I'd rather be a lamppost in Denver than the mayor of Philadelphia.

American professional boxer

The current version of Buster Mathis [Jr.] boasts not just a Michelin man waist but an embonpoint thai would give him a better shot at starring in the next Wonderbra poster than winning a boxing title.

He can run, but he can't hide.

(1914 – 1981) American boxing champion

I can do my sport no greater service.

(1950 – ) American boxer & actor

He can run, but he can't hide.

(1914 – 1981) American boxing champion

Years ago we had the Raging Bull, Jake LaMotta. Today, we've got the Raging Bullshit, Bruce Strauss.

boxing matchmaker

He looks up at him through blood smeared lips.

British sports commentator

I'd have been more active in there, if only I'd been a little more sober.

(1950 – ) American boxer & actor

I've only ever seen Errol Christie fight once before and that was the best I've ever seen him fight.

British boxer

He's not only a lousy fighter, he's a bad actor. Louis or Marciano could have whipped him by telephone.

American boxer

It don't matter as long as he can count up to ten.

American professional boxer

The question looming over Magri, is not will he keep the title, but can he?

British sports commentator

After Buster Douglas knocked out Tyson – He's just like Humpty Dumpty. They're not going to be able to put Tyson back together again.

I wasn't talking to Holmes in there; every time I felt like saying something to him I found it hard because he kept putting his left hand in my mouth.

(1950 – ) American boxer & actor

Why waltz 10 rounds with an opponent if you can KO him in one?

American boxing champion

Buster Douglas went to bed as a 231-pound world champion and woke up as a 270-pound parade float.

American sports columnist

I'm actually getting to sleep before I have breakfast.

(1950 – ) American boxer & actor

How can you trust a man who can talk for five minutes and you can’t understand a sentence of it!

British and Canadian boxing champion