Larry Holmes quotes - page 2

Muhammad could take a very good punch. He was slick, he could move, he could hit, make you miss, good hand speed and combinations and one of the greatest fighters of all time in my opinion. (Larry Holmes)
There is no quit in me. View quote
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People think that I reached the top overnight well, it took me fourteen years. I was twenty-nine before I really made it. I've had my jaws and hands broken. One arm is out of place. I've paid my dues in this business. View quote
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I won't say I won't fight again but I don't think anyone wants to fight me so I am finished and I will just continue with boxing exhibitions. View quote
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I would think about the outcome. Visualize sometimes. Because it never comes out the way you want it to. Fight the way I know how to fight. Whatever comes up, comes up. View quote
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I always felt good about myself. I was just an average person. I always felt I could do anything anyone else could. If an average person makes up their mind to do something, they can. View quote
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I am still quick at 250 to 260 lbs and I am smarter. View quote
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I think George Foreman must have gained about 350 lbs and is slow as ever. View quote
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I don't think Joe Louis could take the punches today fighting in this era. View quote
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I think Ali was a fan of mine, even though he never said it. A lot of fighters thought I was pretty good. Nobody every really spoke different on that. But a lot of fighters thought I was good so. View quote
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I'm not in the K-1 tournament. We thought about it but they really don't want me as they feel I might get hurt so that's fine with me but I do see a lot of guys out there that I feel I can take. (Larry Holmes)
One of the best ones out there was a guy named Howard Cosell. He was the best. View quote
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Those guys were made for me and Muhammad because they come straight in and don't back up but you had to watch out for his punching power but if we could have neutralized that then we would have been fine. View quote
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Larry Holmes

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Occupation: American Athlete
Born: November 3, 1949
Quotes count: 38
Wikipedia: Larry Holmes

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