Subject: Sports » Boxing (Page 3)

I know it's said that I can't punch, but you should see me putting the cat out at night.

boxer

It opens a spacious firmament to the bewildered eyes, wherein you discover more planets in a second than most distinguished astronomers observe in a lifetime.

Boxing writer

I’d like to borrow [Cassius] Clay’s body for 48 hours. There are three guys I’d like to beat up and four women I’d like to make love to.

(1919 – 1998) American sportswriter

He’s a guy who gets up at six o’clock in the morning regardless of what time it is.

(1922 – ) boxing trainer & manager

They said it would last two rounds; they were half right, it lasted four.

British sports commentator

Earnie Shavers hit me, man, and knocked me face down on the canvas. I was in the land of make believe. I heard saxophones, trombones. I saw little blue rats, and they were all smoking cigars and drinking whisky.

American boxer

He's got a nutritionist, and I've got room service.

(1949 – ) American boxing champion

Sleep came as it must come to all British heavyweights, midway in the fifth round.

(1905–1982) American sportswriter

Sure there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious.

English professional boxer

Frank, you deserve a knighthood, or maybe even Lord of the Rings.

Irish television & radio presenter

Contrary to the old wives' tale that bloody-minded trainers put around, a little love-in before the main event can do you more good than a rub-down with The Sporting Life.

English boxer

My three best punches were the choke hold, the rabbit punch and the head butt.

American boxer

In Willie DeWit, we have an all-American boy, even though he is a Canadian.

American boxer

He stings like a bee, but lives like a W.A.S.P.

Irish radio & television presenter

I’m not fat.

(1950 – ) American boxer & actor

I was six foot one inch when I started fighting, but with all the uppercuts I'm up to six foot five inches.

American boxer

John Conteh has a neck like a stately home staircase.

English boxer

Many mens have fell and stumbled when they meet big George in that square jungle.

Ukrainian heavyweight boxing champion

In Willie DeWit, we have an all-American boy, even though he is a Canadian.

They told me Jack Bodell was awkward and he was… he fell awkwardly.

American boxer

George 'Babe' Ruth and Old Jack Dempsey, both Sultans of Swat.
One hits where the other people are, the other where they're not.

Scottish snooker player