Share & Save
Meaning
This reads as an admiring tribute to a boxer who was impossible to ignore. It points to the mix of charisma, humor, and high-level skill that made him a draw even for people who did not like him, and it lands in any setting where someone’s presence changes the whole room.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Gerry Cooney
American former professional boxer
Gerry Cooney is an American former professional boxer who fought from 1977 to 1990. He is best known for challenging for the world heavyweight title twice, in 1982 and 1987, and for the power that made him widely regarded as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history. During his career, Cooney recorded notable wins over Ken Norton, S. T. Gordon, Ron Lyle, and Jimmy Young, all late in their careers. His record also reflects an 85.7% knockout to win percentage, a measure that matches his reputation as a heavy-handed fighter.
More from Gerry Cooney (117 quotes) →Other sayings from Gerry Cooney
- “When I see a fighter gets into the ring, I not only see the fighter, but I see his wife and children. I care…”Gerry Cooney
- “When I was 15, I decided to take up the sport seriously, so I went down to the Y.M.C.A. My first day there, t…”Gerry Cooney
- “I had personal problems. I was spending 50% of my life on my family, 50% on boxing. Neither was getting anywh…”Gerry Cooney
- “About 99 percent of fighters end up broke. F.I.S.T. helps them turn the page and find new goals.”Gerry Cooney
Explore Boxing
Explore Kindness
- “The opportunities for heroism are limited in this kind of world: the most people can do is sometimes not to b…”Angus Wilson
- “If we treated others with the consideration that one would give to those who only had a few days to live, the…”Alexander McCall Smith
- “It's, you know, kind of nice to be under the radar.”Madison Keys