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Gene Tunney quotes

American Athlete May 25, 1897 – November 7, 1978

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In youth, we get plenty of exercise through games and running around, but as middle life approaches, we settle down, literally and figuratively. Gene Tunney
Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world's heavyweight champion. Gene Tunney
Gene Tunney quote: "Though I was not a belligerent kid, I do not think I ever..."
Though I was not a belligerent kid, I do not think I ever passed up a good opportunity to fight. Gene Tunney
The way to know about championship quality is to learn from champions, and that I did; studying them with professional purpose during my time in the ring and from habitual interest afterward. Gene Tunney
Gene Tunney quote: "To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise."
To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise. Gene Tunney
Normally, I could hit hard enough, as anyone who studied my fights might have known. But the impression was that I was essentially defensive, the very reverse of a killer, the prize fighter who read books, even Shakespeare. Gene Tunney
Gene Tunney quote: "Handball, swimming, running, jumping, basketball, and boxing..."
Handball, swimming, running, jumping, basketball, and boxing were as much a part of me as breathing. Gene Tunney
Gene Tunney quote: "Never eat less than four hours before boxing. Then eat only..."
Never eat less than four hours before boxing. Then eat only lightly. Gene Tunney
Gene Tunney quote: "One half-conscious thought was burned in my mind: stay on your..."
One half-conscious thought was burned in my mind: stay on your feet. Gene Tunney
A boxer's diet should be low in fat and high in proteins and sugar. Therefore you should eat plenty of lean meat, milk, leafy vegetables, and fresh fruit and ice cream for sugar. Gene Tunney
Fat is one of the chief enemies of the heart because it has to be plentifully supplied with blood and thus needlessly increases the pumping load that the heart must sustain. Gene Tunney
Gene Tunney quote: "Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart."
Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart. Gene Tunney
As a West Side kid fooling around with boxing gloves, I had been, for some reason of temperament, more interested in dodging a blow than in striking one. Gene Tunney
If all human lives depended upon their usefulness - as might be judged by certain standards - there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the world. Gene Tunney
Gene Tunney quote: "I did six years of planning to win the championship from Jack..."
I did six years of planning to win the championship from Jack Dempsey. Gene Tunney

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