The 14 Best Sugar Ray Leonard Quotes for boxing and life
Sugar Ray Leonard is one of the greatest boxers of all time and retired from professional boxing with an astonishing record of 36 wins, 1 draw, and just 3 losses. During this period, 25 of his victories came by way of knockout. With this said, it’s fair to say that Sugar Ray Leonard knows a thing or two about boxing, punching people in the face, and also how to be a champion.
So, if you’re looking to be inspired then look no further. We have collected 14 of the best Sugar Ray Leonard quotes to help you on your way. Even though many of these quotes are in relation to boxing, it’s also fair to say that they can be used for wider life too as his thoughts lay down the foundations for success.
“If you never know failure, you will never know success”
“I’m a competitor and a very proud man. If a guy beats me once, he’ll have to do it again to make me believe him”
“Boxing was the only career where I wouldn’t have to start out at the bottom. I had a good resume”
“Rhythm is everything in boxing. Every move you make starts with your heart, and that’s in rhythm or you’re in trouble”
“You have to know you can win. You have to think you can win. You have to feel you can win”
“Success is attaining your dream while helping others to benefit from that dream materializing”
“We’re all endowed with God-given talents. Mine happens to be punching people in the head”
“You don’t think. It’s all instinct. If you stop to think, you’re gone”
“A fighter never knows when it’s the last bell. He never wants to face that”
“Inactivity is the biggest sin in boxing”
“Boxing is something that I truly enjoyed. Like a lot of things in life, when you put the gloves on, it’s better to give than to receive”
“Your dreams are the window to your future. Your goals are the vehicle that takes you there”
“I was painfully initiated into boxing because a lot of the people I fought were a lot bigger than me”
“My ambition is not to just be a good fighter. I want to be great, something special”
If you want to learn more about Sugar Ray Leonard and the workings of his mind then check out his book here, The Big Fight.
