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Boxing was the only career where I wouldn't have to start out at the bottom. I had a good resume.

They say that I'm stubborn, and my wife says that, too, but it's paid off so far.

I fought tall fighters, short fighters, strong fighters, slow fighters, sluggers and boxers. It was either learn or get knocked off.

Bruce Lee was an artist and, like him, I try to go beyond the fundamentals of my sport. I want the public to see a knockout in the making.

I want my fights to be seen as plays that have a beginning, a middle and an end.

I think I've become one of the best finishers in boxing; if I hurt a guy, I normally take him out.

Boxing brings out my aggressive instinct, not necessarily a killer instinct.

Before I fight, I always pray that no one gets hurt.

I'm not religious, but I believe that what I have is a gift, and I respect it and live up to it.

I'll think, If this is his first punch, how are the others gonna feel? That's the only fear I have for myself.

Sugar Ray Leonard