Heroes have a rough time because they stand up when they ought not to, they speak when they ought not to; they always have to go that extra mile.
GEORGE FOREMANThey say I don’t fight guys unless they’re on a respirator. That’s incorrect. They have to be at least 3 days off a respirator.
More George Foreman Quotes
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If you can look in your mother’s eyes and she’s proud of you, then you’re a champion.
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Don’t let any opportunity lead you away from serving God. That’s a price that’s too high to pay.
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It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today.
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In boxing, I had a lot of fear. Fear was good. But, for the first time, in the bout with Muhammad Ali, I didn’t have any fear. I thought, “This is easy. This is what I’ve been waiting for”. No fear at all. No nervousness. And I lost.
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The referee is going to be the most important person in the ring tonight besides the fighters.
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To be successful in life, you must get in the habit of turning negatives into positives.
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I 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.
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Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it.
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There 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.
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As bad as your situation may be, someone else always has it worse than you.
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Everybody wants to be somebody. The thing you have to do is give them confidence they can. You have to give a kid a dream.
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Anytime I can sneak in a moment to fish and ride horses, I’m a happy camper!
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I hope to have one more boxing match at the age of 55. Given that demographic at the age of 55 to 65, you’ve got to make a statement with your life. Otherwise, you are just existing.
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Sure the fight was fixed. I fixed it with a right hand.
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Being angry and resentful of someone is like letting them live rent-free in your head.
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