I did six years of planning to win the championship from Jack Dempsey. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes championship dempsey jack
My own ambition in the ring had always been skillful boxing, speed and defense - on the order of Mike Gibbons. Gene Tunney ambitionboxdefense Change image and share on social
The man who has allowed his body to deteriorate cuts a pitiful figure - chest collapsed, stomach protruding. Gene Tunney allowbodychest Change image and share on social
Never eat less than four hours before boxing. Then eat only lightly. Gene Tunney boxeathour Change image and share on social
We felt like when we went into last year we had a pretty good chance to win the championship from the previous year with the fall we put together. We've got the same everything now, so I think we can come back and be as strong this year. Sterling Marlin backchampionshipchance share on social
When you act for a living, you are lucky enough to get to say things you really want to say. You get lines that you look forward to, lines that jump out like a jack-in-the-box; you're thinking: 'Wait till you hear this.' Kenneth Cranham actboxforward share on social
Some of the most inspiring moments in sports have come from players with physical defects. Tom Dempsey, born without toes on his right foot, kicked a 63-yard field goal in 1970, using a straighter, wider shoe. George Vecsey beardefectdempsey share on social