38 Quotes by Mary Kom

The boys, they are laughing: 'Oh, you are boxing. Very funny.' But I always challenge when people are laughing - 'I'll show you one day.' After getting five times world champion, they are all quiet. And they respect me.

At school, my favourite subject was social studies.

I am blessed with a reasonable athletic talent and was an athlete in school.

Looking back now, I realise that belonging to the family of a labourer actually helped to prepare my body for boxing. There were many times when my family didn't have enough food or warm clothing to go around. All this made me physically, as well as emotionally, tough.

I have been juggling so many roles. I am a mother, too. I have three sons to take care of. I don't even know how I manage to pull it off sometimes.

You can't walk away from your responsibilities and commitments.

I never told my parents that I was doing boxing. They only came to know after I became state champion and my name and picture came in the newspaper.

I learned my weaknesses at the Asian Games and other competitions where I lost. My guard was down.

In the 46-48 kg. category, I know every boxer, and I defeat them whenever I fight them.