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Sugar Ray Leonard Quotes

Sugar Ray Leonard quotes

American Athlete May 17, 1956

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Sugar Ray Leonard quote: "We're all given some sort of skill in life. Mine just happens..."
We're all given some sort of skill in life. Mine just happens to be beating up on people. Sugar Ray Leonard
Boxing was not something I truly enjoyed. Like a lot of things in life, when you put the gloves on, it's better to give than to receive. Sugar Ray Leonard
In Italy, I had an Afro, and a lot of the kids came up and felt my hair. It really was funny. I wish I had understood Italian. Sugar Ray Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard quote: "I think I've become one of the best finishers in boxing; if I..."
I think I've become one of the best finishers in boxing; if I hurt a guy, I normally take him out. Sugar Ray Leonard
To be the best, you need to spend hours and hours and hours running, hitting the speed bag, lifting weights and focusing on training. Sugar Ray Leonard
I fought tall fighters, short fighters, strong fighters, slow fighters, sluggers and boxers. It was either learn or get knocked off. Sugar Ray Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard quote: "Boxing was the only career where I wouldn't have to start out..."
Boxing was the only career where I wouldn't have to start out at the bottom. I had a good resume. Sugar Ray Leonard
Boxing is the ultimate challenge. There's nothing that can compare to testing yourself the way you do every time you step in the ring. Sugar Ray Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard quote: "I'm not religious, but I believe that what I have is a gift,..."
I'm not religious, but I believe that what I have is a gift, and I respect it and live up to it. Sugar Ray Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard quote: "Before I fight, I always pray that no one gets hurt."
Before I fight, I always pray that no one gets hurt. Sugar Ray Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard quote: "Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities."
Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities. Sugar Ray Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard quote: "I'll think, If this is his first punch, how are the others..."
I'll think, If this is his first punch, how are the others gonna feel? That's the only fear I have for myself. Sugar Ray Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard quote: "Although it was a great accomplishment to win a gold medal, as..."
Although it was a great accomplishment to win a gold medal, as soon as they put it on you, that's it; your career is over. Sugar Ray Leonard
Bruce Lee was an artist and, like him, I try to go beyond the fundamentals of my sport. I want the public to see a knockout in the making. Sugar Ray Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard quote: "Aaron Pryor wants to get into the ring with me. He wants to be..."
Aaron Pryor wants to get into the ring with me. He wants to be able to retire, and he will. For health reasons. Sugar Ray Leonard

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