Ever since boyhood I've made a religion of keeping in shape by regular, conscientious exercise.

Fat is one of the chief enemies of the heart because it has to be plentifully supplied with blood and thus needlessly increases the pumping load that the heart must sustain.

The greatest fighter I ever saw

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

My own ambition in the ring had always been skillful boxing, speed and defense - on the order of Mike Gibbons.

Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart.

A boxer's diet should be low in fat and high in proteins and sugar. Therefore you should eat plenty of lean meat, milk, leafy vegetables, and fresh fruit and ice cream for sugar.