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Statement after losing his first fight to Ken Norton, March 31, 1973: I never thought of losing, but now that read more
Statement after losing his first fight to Ken Norton, March 31, 1973: I never thought of losing, but now that it's happened, the only thing is to do it right. That's my obligation to all the people who believe in me. We all have to take defeats in life.
I am America. I am the part you won't recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, read more
I am America. I am the part you won't recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me.
If my fans think I can do everything I say I can do, then they're crazier than I am. After read more
If my fans think I can do everything I say I can do, then they're crazier than I am. After one of his fight predictions turned out to be wrong.
Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his read more
Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even
To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you're not, pretend you are.
To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you're not, pretend you are.
My toughest fight was with my first wife.
My toughest fight was with my first wife.
The service you do for others is the rent you pay for the time you spend on earth.
The service you do for others is the rent you pay for the time you spend on earth.
Let the other guy have whatever he wants before the fight. Once the bell rings he's gonna be disappointed anyway. read more
Let the other guy have whatever he wants before the fight. Once the bell rings he's gonna be disappointed anyway. Rrelating boxing advice he received from Archie Moore on posturing before a fight.
