Top 19 Quotes & Sayings by Leon Spinks

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Leon Spinks.

Last updated on December 19, 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.

American - Athlete | Born: July 11, 1953

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I still am champion in my own right.

Leon Spinks

God gave me the strength to see, and breathe, and talk.

Leon Spinks

It ain't what you do it's how you do it.

Leon Spinks

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.

Leon Spinks

It's still in my heart. I can do it.

Leon Spinks

I don't want the kids to go through want I went through.

Leon Spinks

I never did think I had brain damage.

Leon Spinks

I know a lot of people think I'm dumb. Well, at least I ain't no educated fool.

Leon Spinks

I love helping the kids.

Leon Spinks

I'm gonna keep going.

Leon Spinks

If I can give you some kind of knowledge of life you should listen.

Leon Spinks

I got hit a lot. I'm glad I lived through it.

Leon Spinks

Kids always need a role model. I let them know you can do it, too, if you really want to.

Leon Spinks

Opportunity knocks only once. You never know if you'll get another opportunity.

Leon Spinks

You do the best you can.

Leon Spinks

I'm happy 'bout life. Still trying. I ain't giving up on life.

Leon Spinks

You can't do nothing but try if you still got it in your heart.

Leon Spinks

Well, I'm still breathing.

Leon Spinks

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.

Leon Spinks

Top 19 Quotes & Sayings by Leon Spinks

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