Gerry Cooney Quotes

“Boxing was a way to express my anger. All of a sudden, I was expressing anger, and I was good at it. I was like a Jekyll and Hyde. Boxing helped me because I was fighting the anger out. I was knocking guys out.”

“Boxing gave me a voice to express the anger I felt for where I came from.”

“I'm a happy guy. I just want to see people laugh and smile.”

“For over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British government could not rule Ireland on its own terms.”

“I either had to concentrate on fighting, or I had to help my family. I chose my family. I love my mom; I love my family.”

“Boxing was not the sport that I thought is was due to all the politics.”

“Too many guys don't know what to do with their lives after boxing. I was lucky because I had two managers who didn't trust each other, and so they were always making sure where all the money was, and because of that, so did I.”

“Helping people getting a great start in life, a great foundation, is an investment.”

“Such decisions will be far reaching and difficult. But you never lacked courage in the past. Your courage is now needed for the future.”

“Your determination, selflessness and courage have brought the freedom struggle towards its fulfilment.”