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The best defense is a good offense.
Jack Dempsey
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Jack Dempsey
Age: 87 †
Born: 1895
Born: June 24
Died: 1983
Died: May 31
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Professional Boxer
William Harrison Jack Dempsey
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When I was a young fellow I was knocked down plenty. I wanted to stay down, but I couldn't. I had to collect the two dollars for winning or go hungry. I had to get up. I was one of those hungry fighters. You could have hit me on the chin with a sledgehammer for five dollars. When you haven't eaten for two days you'll understand.
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By forgetting the past and by throwing myself into other interests, I forget to worry.
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I never went to bed in my life and I never ate a meal in my life without saying a prayer. I know my prayers have been answered thousands of times, and I know that I never said a prayer in my life without something good coming of it.
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You know what a champion is? A champion is someone who's ready when the gong rings - not just before, not just after - but when it rings.
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Honey, I just forgot to duck.
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Tell him he can have my title, but I want it back in the morning.
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