My own ambition in the ring had always been skillful boxing, speed and defense - on the order of Mike Gibbons.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Winning a ring is everybody's goal, whether you're a player or a coach.
Boxing was the only career where I wouldn't have to start out at the bottom. I had a good resume.
My goal in boxing is to be the best.
I could put everything I got in the bank on my abilities and skill and will, and what I'm capable of doing in the ring.
I've worked hard and accomplished what I've accomplished in the heavyweight scene.
Now that I've achieved my goal to win the belt, I want to be the best of all times. I want to be remembered as the lightweight with most title defenses.
Boxing gave me the opportunities to grow into the person that I am today.
Boxing's not a career for anyone: it doesn't last long enough to be a career.
I would like to be remembered as a boxer who tried to do his best.
My career spanned the era when relievers started to become more important.
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