Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Leon Spinks.
Last updated on November 18, 2024.
Leon Spinks was an American professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1995. In only his eighth professional fight, he won the undisputed heavyweight championship in 1978 after defeating Muhammad Ali in a split decision, in what is considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history. Spinks was later stripped of the WBC title for facing Ali in an unapproved rematch seven months later, which he lost by a unanimous decision.
God gave me the strength to see, and breathe, and talk.
It ain't what you do it's how you do it.
I didn't push Cory. I wanted him to decide if he wanted to go into boxing and he did. Can't blame it on me.
It's still in my heart. I can do it.
I don't want the kids to go through want I went through.
I never did think I had brain damage.
I know a lot of people think I'm dumb. Well, at least I ain't no educated fool.
I love helping the kids.
I'm gonna keep going.
If I can give you some kind of knowledge of life you should listen.
I got hit a lot. I'm glad I lived through it.
Kids always need a role model. I let them know you can do it, too, if you really want to.
Opportunity knocks only once. You never know if you'll get another opportunity.
You do the best you can.
I'm happy 'bout life. Still trying. I ain't giving up on life.
You can't do nothing but try if you still got it in your heart.
Well, I'm still breathing.
To experience the agony of defeat makes you stronger. It's like taking one step back and two steps forward. To experience the agony of defeat makes you appreciate the experience of winning. That's what makes a champion.