A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t.

Jack Dempsey

The man who has no imagination has no wings.

Muhammad Ali

You don’t think. It’s all instinct. If you stop to think, you’re gone.

Sugar Ray Robinson

Inactivity is the biggest sin in boxing.

Sugar Ray Leonard

I will fight like a lion to retain my title.

Rafael Márquez

When I was a young fellow I was knocked down plenty. I wanted to stay down, but I couldn’t. I had to collect the two dollars for winning or go hungry. I had to get up. I was one of those hungry fighters. You could have hit me on the chin with a sledgehammer for five dollars. When you haven’t eaten for two days you’ll understand.

Jack Dempsey