If all human lives depended upon their usefulness - as might be judged by certain standards - there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the world.

To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.

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

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.

The greatest fighter I ever saw

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