37 Quotes by Gene Tunney

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

The greatest fighter I ever saw

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

Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world’s heavyweight champion.

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.

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.

The man who has allowed his body to deteriorate cuts a pitiful figure – chest collapsed, stomach protruding.