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
Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world's heavyweight champion. Gene Tunney awakenchampiondream Change image and share on social
One half-conscious thought was burned in my mind: stay on your feet. Gene Tunney burnconsciousfoot Change image and share on social
Normally, I could hit hard enough, as anyone who studied my fights might have known. But the impression was that I was essentially defensive, the very reverse of a killer, the prize fighter who read books, even Shakespeare. Gene Tunney bookdefensiveessentially share on social
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
A boxer must exercise and develop every part of his body. Gene Tunney bodyboxerdevelop Change image and share on social
Fat is one of the chief enemies of the heart because it has to be plentifully supplied with blood and thus needlessly increases the pumping load that the heart must sustain. Gene Tunney bloodchiefenemy Change image and share on social
Handball, swimming, running, jumping, basketball, and boxing were as much a part of me as breathing. Gene Tunney basketballboxbreathe Change image and share on social
If all human lives depended upon their usefulness - as might be judged by certain standards - there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the world. Gene Tunney dependhumanjudge Change image and share on social
