My mother was watching on television and she doesn’t want me to hurt anyone.
GEORGE FOREMANMy mother was watching on television and she doesn’t want me to hurt anyone.
GEORGE FOREMANI do believe he’s the greatest, but forget about boxing – give that to Joe Louis, or somebody – I believe he’s one of the greatest men I’ve ever met.
GEORGE FOREMANIf you can maintain that integrity in whatever you do, you can’t go wrong.
GEORGE FOREMANThere ain’t nothing like being in the corner, and the trainer is whispering in your ear and another guy is putting in your mouthpiece. Five seconds to go, the boom! The bell. It’s more exciting than looking down a cliff.
GEORGE FOREMANBeing angry and resentful of someone is like letting them live rent-free in your head.
GEORGE FOREMANIt’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today.
GEORGE FOREMANAs long as I’m reading, I’m at home.
GEORGE FOREMANSure the fight was fixed. I fixed it with a right hand.
GEORGE FOREMANIf something is worth doing, it is worth doing right. I take that one step further. You shouldn’t do anything unless you do it right.
GEORGE FOREMANIf you can look in your mother’s eyes and she’s proud of you, then you’re a champion.
GEORGE FOREMANIf you want it, leave your excuses behind and come and get it.
GEORGE FOREMANFilling a need is not merely good business; it’s a basic attitude towards life. If you see a need, do whatever you can to meet that need.
GEORGE FOREMANWithout appreciation and respect for other people, true leadership becomes ineffective, if not impossible.
GEORGE FOREMANBoxing is the sport to which all other sports aspire.
GEORGE FOREMANTo be successful in life, you must get in the habit of turning negatives into positives.
GEORGE FOREMANToday the biggest decisions I make aren’t related to the heavyweight title. They are whether I visit McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s, or Jack-in-the-Box.
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