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Just look at the great Nelson Mandela. He came out of prison and saved his entire country. Some of the best people in the world have spent time in prison.

George Foreman

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George Foreman
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: January 10
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I respect that you want to protect your niece. You know, I didn't want my daughter to become a boxer. Neither did Mohammad. But Joe Frazier, on the other hand, he had his baby girl boxing in the crib.
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I hit Ali with everything and he said 'is that all you got' and I said 'yeah, that's pretty much it.'
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I think its so good for boxing when a new guy or new blood as we call it, makes a big statement.
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It's great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today. So learning to enjoy today has two benefits: it gives me happiness right now, and it becomes a good memory later.
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People are hurt in love affairs and never recover, more than a boxing match.
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There's never been a great fight without the writers taking on and finding an identity for it. That's probably what has happened boxing. Writers are not writing about us big boys anymore and I tell you right, however you feel, take something, find it, and use it because American needs something to read about.
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I always carried a small American flag red white and blue with me so people would know I was from America.
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Nobody can do everything well, so learn how to delegate responsibility to other winners and then hold them accountable for their decisions.
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So many of us have loved ones and people we really care about, and the only time we show affection is when they are gone. I have preached at funerals, and you see loved ones who didnt even say hello to dear ones when they were alive. Give them hugs, kisses while they are alive and need it.
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If I could take a punch like that, I might have been able to think up a name besides George for all my sons.
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As long as I'm reading, I'm at home.
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I hope to have one more boxing match at the age of 55. Given that demographic at the age of 55 to 65, you've got to make a statement with your life. Otherwise, you are just existing.
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I know from experience that you should never give up on yourself or others, no matter what.
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