Roberto Duran was the kind of guy who was a true fighter and you hardly see guys like that anymore. Gerry Cooney anymoreduranfighter Change image and share on social
Winning the Gloves made me believe I was somebody. Gerry Cooney glovemakewin Change image and share on social
I retired when I was 30, with all my marbles and a few bucks. But a lot of guys leave boxing penniless with no skills. Men in their 30s and early 40s, old for boxing, young in life, but also old in the job market if you're just getting started with no education. These guys need someone in their corner. Gerry Cooney 30s40sbox share on social
I'm easygoing. There's a place and time for everything. When that bell rings, I'm not nice and easy. I'm not meek and passive. Gerry Cooney belleasyeasygoing Change image and share on social
It's like you always think that when you get to a goal, you'll be happy. But then there is always something else that interests you. Gerry Cooney goalhappyinterest Change image and share on social
They said if I'd fight a ranked contender, I'd get a title shot. I did that, and the next day they changed the rules. Gerry Cooney changecontenderday Change image and share on social
I either had to concentrate on fighting, or I had to help my family. I chose my family. I love my mom; I love my family. Gerry Cooney chooseconcentratefamily Change image and share on social
When somebody used to compliment me, I'd spend 10 minutes trying to talk them out of it. Gerry Cooney complimentminutespend Change image and share on social
I liked to watch the expression in the fighter's face change when you connected with him. You know when you connect in the right spot. It's like a tunnel vision. Gerry Cooney changeconnectexpression 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