Gene Tunney

I did six years of planning to win the championship from Jack Dempsey. ”

My own ambition in the ring had always been skillful boxing, speed and defense - on the order of Mike Gibbons. ”

Though I was not a belligerent kid, I do not think I ever passed up a good opportunity to fight. ”

One half-conscious thought was burned in my mind: stay on your feet. ”

In youth, we get plenty of exercise through games and running around, but as middle life approaches, we settle down, literally and figuratively. ”

The way to know about championship quality is to learn from champions, and that I did; studying them with professional purpose during my time in the ring and from habitual interest afterward. ”

A boxer must exercise and develop every part of his body. ”

Ever since boyhood I've made a religion of keeping in shape by regular, conscientious exercise. ”

Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart. ”

To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise. ”