Handball, swimming, running, jumping, basketball, and boxing were as much a part of me as breathing.

The way to know about championship quality is to learn from champions, and that I did; studying them with professional purpose during my time in the ring and from habitual interest afterward.

I've seen Dempsey fight and I was impressed with his lack of knowledge.

I did six years of planning to win the championship from Jack Dempsey.

Though I was not a belligerent kid, I do not think I ever passed up a good opportunity to fight.

A concave chest means that your diaphragm is sagging.

Never eat less than four hours before boxing. Then eat only lightly.