Winning the Gloves made me believe I was somebody. Gerry Cooney glovemakewin 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
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
When that bell rang, I wanted to go out there and do my thing. Gerry Cooney bellringthing 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
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
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
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
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
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