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Boxing Quotes

On the discipline and legacy built inside the ring.

This page gathers quotes from boxers on how the sport was passed down to them, often through a father or an early coach who taught fundamentals and discipline. Several reflect on boxing as a passion that runs alongside other interests, and on the drive to leave a lasting name in the sport. Continue with Fight quotes.

I think I've become one of the best finishers in boxing; if I hurt a guy, I normally take him out.

Quotes by Sugar Ray Leonard

Boxing brings out my aggressive instinct, not necessarily a killer instinct.

Quotes by Sugar Ray Leonard

I took up boxing to get in shape for filming because it's grueling - all the running, the heat, the yelling, the crying that we do.

Quotes by Steven Yeun

I like running, and I like boxing.

Quotes by Stephanie Sigman

I'd love to be in a real boxing match, but I can't because of my face. I'm an actor!

Quotes by Stephanie Sigman

I put my money in property and I love merchandise; such as Muhammad Ali boxing gloves. It's about stability for the future.

Quotes by Shayne Ward

The only thing I'm good at is boxing.

Quotes by Shannon Briggs

Boxing is a lot of preparation and then improvising, so there are parallels to being an actor.

Quotes by Seth Numrich

For the last years now I've had my own academy where I train Brazilian Jujitsu and Tae boxing, Muay Thai everyday.

Quotes by Sean Patrick Flanery

I think the MMA and boxing are different audiences. I think it's a different intrigue. There's no reason you can't be a fan of both; why does it have to be one or the other?

Quotes by Scott Coker

Oh, sure, I love boxing.

Quotes by Scatman Crothers

I'm absolutely obsessed with boxing.

Quotes by Sandi Toksvig

Boxing should probably be banned. But until then, I'm a big fan.

Quotes by Sam Simon

Boxing is smoky halls and kidneys battered until they bleed.

Quotes by Roger Kahn

But I did a lot of boxing and I was captain of an Australian surf club.

Quotes by Rod Taylor

I've been a boxing fan ever since I was a kid.

Quotes by Robert Goulet

I'm a boxing fan.

Quotes by Robert Downey Sr.

I was a huge Mike Tyson fan, would sit through the night watching boxing matches and would hit the bag at every opportunity I would get.

Quotes by Robbie Lawler

I was always into martial arts and boxing.

Quotes by Robbie Lawler

Boxing is not always about standing in the middle going toe to toe. It's about poise and grace under extreme pressure.

Quotes by Peter Berg

The recurring idea is that boxing rewards patience and structure long before it rewards talent. See also Gym quotes for more on training culture.