Famous Quotes & Sayings

Rebounding is still something we need to focus on and improve on. More than anything, it's just that continual focus of boxing out.

Vitali Klitschko

I'm hungry about boxing because the break has been so long.

Mejia had been working in construction, but if he decides to come back to boxing full time, he's going to make a sensational pro. He is a very strong puncher.

Barry McGuigan

Boxing is changing and training methods are slowly being dragged into the 21st century.

Bob Arum

James was, and is, very proud of his skills. He's so intelligent, he loves to fight; most guys today in boxing don't love to fight. They fight to get the money. James loves to be in the ring; that's where he feels the most comfortable. So there was always pressure on us when he was fighting for us to get him a fight, even if it was a low money fight.

Kevin McBride

That's the rough tactics of boxing. But I'm a bigger, stronger man. I'm just coming into my prime. I've got a lot more to offer boxing now.

I was very impressed with the effort our guys gave. We were able to keep them on the outside on the perimeter. That was our big goal tonight to frustrate their shooters. We knew if we could do that and do a good job of boxing out, we'd be in good shape.

I don?t know what to say about it. You practice it every day in practice. Players have to get more focused on boxing out...that?s a sign weakness right there, you let a team out rebound you.

Lloyd Jones

He used to get in some trouble at school. But since he started boxing four months ago, he's totally turned his life around.

He is very good at playing the passing lanes, stopping dribble penetration and boxing out.

Miguel Cotto

I was like any other kid: very normal, I can say. I just was a simple kid that came from a humble family and was taught by my father to be a family man and be committed to them. I stepped into boxing following my older brothers.

Peter Reid

If I was in a boxing match with Dennis, I'd be delighted to face him if he goes down that easily!

John Shea

Frankie was all aggression, a 119-pound stick of dynamite, ... He wasn't a very big guy at all but he definitely had huge heart. He never went back (in the boxing ring), always forward, forward, forward.

It came down to the hustle plays and not boxing out on their second chance points.

Shay Doron

It came down to our defense. We didn't stop them. It wasn't them; it was everything we weren't doing -- hustling back, boxing out, the things that we can control.

I think it's like when you watch a boxing match. Ever notice that the guy who lands the first couple good punches usually comes out on top?

Shane Mosley

I felt I was boxing pretty good. The one thing about the Mexicans is they always come to give you a good fight.

I though we played well on defense. We concentrated on boxing out for rebounds this week and we really did that well tonight. I'm very happy with the way we played. We came out strong and our intensity didn't die.

If at my funeral they're talking about my boxing stories, I'd be disappointed because this is just a springboard for when I'm finished. It's just a game. It's pretty silly when you think about it: two grown men punching each other in the face and taking it seriously.

I even told the officer we had a certificate of authenticity, but they were just boxing stuff up, taking it. It didn't matter.

For me to have my aspirations in film probably way after my boxing career is over, you know, he's said he's there to help me out if I need him.

Jeff Fenech

I wish her every success in boxing because no one has worked harder to make it than she has.

Shani Davis

If someone wanted to put on a celebrity boxing match, I think I could take him. I know he's from Texas, so he's gotta be tough, but I used to have a pretty nice jab until I retired it in high school.

Erik Morales

He was a tough guy. I hit him with everything, ... I knew the guy was quick. I knew boxing would be the key because he was so fast.

I always tell my people in the gym I'm getting old. The legs are the oldest thing on me. Once your knees go it's a struggle. I'm not able to move as much anymore. My whole game plan, my whole boxing career has been around moving and getting out of the way. I was not a person who catches a lot of punches. I slip more punches than getting hit. I had to get away from that and sit down.

He is improving every day and I think he will be back on Boxing Day (December 26),

John Powell

He'd run around, pretend like he was boxing everybody, ... Everyone kind of laughed at how he was. But the main thing I would say about him, he was so focused on it.

Whatever comes next for me, as far as boxing is concerned, I have no regrets. I would never change what I've accomplished and the history I've made.

We talked about the importance of getting inside and boxing out so much after the Carroll game. We watched the film and the girls saw the mistakes they made. They made a commitment that they were not going to make the same mistakes Friday night.

We're proud of what we have accomplished with the boxing club. I'm optimistic that we can find another location soon and keep it going.

Aimee Mann

I'm really into boxing. I go to a gym and I'm friends with a trainer who's a pretty famous boxing trainer and I train with him.

When I'm boxing I'm strictly in the mentality of a boxer. When I'm a nurse I'm strictly in the mentality of a nurse. When I'm around the boys I'm a mom. That is truly my number one job.

J. J. Johnson

When the kids see what great shape he's in, and that there's a certain gleam in his eye, they are able to see you can succeed when your boxing career comes to an end.