Andre Ward is a guy I look up to, a guy I have the highest respect for in and out of the ring, so anytime he can give me some kind of advice, I’m like a sponge. Daniel Jacobs Read Quote
I’m able to do motivational speaking all over the world and do so many positive things with my life because of my journey and the battles I’ve fought. Without cancer, I would have never had some of these opportunities, and I wouldn’t be the man I am today. Daniel Jacobs Read Quote
Fighting cancer taught me more than I ever could have imagined, but I’ve beaten it. Daniel Jacobs Read Quote
I’ve seen a lot in my life and nothing really shocked me, just being where I’m from. But this was unexpected. It just hit me, like, I have cancer? Me? Daniel Jacobs Read Quote
When I first turned pro, I was making a lot of money, and I was spending money from two fights down the line. Daniel Jacobs Read Quote
I had such severe nerve damage that I didn’t get the nerves all the way back. My pinky toe on my left foot is still numb, and I feel it when I’m in bed at night or when I’m by myself. That pins-and-needles feeling reminds me that life is precious, and don’t take for granted what you have. Daniel Jacobs Read Quote
For what I’ve overcome and am still overcoming, and accomplishing, says a lot. Daniel Jacobs Read Quote
When I was reading the Bible, I came across the word ‘meek.’ It means to be humble. I asked God, I want to become meek, allow me to become meek. About two months later I was struck with cancer. I realized this was God testing me. If you want to become appreciative, and humble, and meek, I’ll strip you of everything. Daniel Jacobs Read Quote
