Looking back, I couldn't get enough fights because Don King owned most of the top 10 fighters, and he never gave me a fight. Gerry Cooney backdonfight Change image and share on social
Anytime somebody climbs up those steps into the ring, they have a heart. Gerry Cooney anytimeclimbheart Change image and share on social
Joe DeGuardia, I love that guy. He's not a superstar promoter yet, but he will be. He was a fighter himself; he's staying the course with these guys. He's developing some good fighters out there. I really applaud him whenever I get a chance to. Gerry Cooney applaudchancedeguardia share on social
Drug abuse is a very difficult disease. Gerry Cooney abusedifficultdisease Change image and share on social
People haven't seen enough of me. My fights haven't gone the distance, and people have a lot of questions. I want to find out for myself as much as the people do. I want to find out what I can do. Gerry Cooney distancefightfind Change image and share on social
It takes a strong person to admit he's got problems. Things are bugging you, you've got to get it out. Life is supposed to be peaches and cream, but it doesn't turn out that way. I sometimes found things confusing and sometimes didn't understand how things can be so difficult. Gerry Cooney admitbugconfuse share on social
It's tough waking up in the morning and reading derogatory stories about you. Gerry Cooney derogatorymorningread Change image and share on social
You have got to not get hit. You could be the best puncher in the world, but if you're going to keep constantly taking punches you're going to lose your heart. Once you learn how to miss the punches and then you start to punch them, you become an all-around fighter. Gerry Cooney constantlyfighterheart share on social
Boxing gave me a voice to express the anger I felt for where I came from. Gerry Cooney angerboxexpress Change image and share on social
I think I make people laugh, and that's good in life. Gerry Cooney goodlaughlife Change image and share on social
