The fighter loses more than his pride in the fight; he loses part of his future. He's a step closer to the slum he came from.
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For if you train hard and responsibly your confidence surges to a maximum.Floyd Patterson
You get into serious trouble when - during a heated exchange - the mind starts to ask questions about your behavior prior to the fight. That's why many times we see a fighter doing quite well in the ring, hitting the other guy almost at will and suddenly, after a couple of rounds of failing to put his rival down or out, he starts to think about the wrong things he did during training.
Floyd Patterson
A prizefighter who gets knocked out or is badly outclassed suffers in a way he will never forget.
Floyd Patterson
Fear was absolutely necessary. Without it, I would have been scared to death.
Floyd Patterson
I could never be with a woman during training. Because my knees would get very weak. My opinion is based on personal experience.
Floyd Patterson
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