I want to advance myself in some areas. I want to go into broadcasting, be a boxing commentator and still get to travel, and I want to take courses so I can speak better. I want to take courses in business and promotion. Marvin Hagler Read Quote
These interviews, sometimes they jog your memories, like what you were doing when you were 10 years old. They’re always searching for your past; they can keep you living there. I want to go on to the future. Marvin Hagler Read Quote
Fighters remember that one-punch KO. Something clicks, and they lose it. They don’t wanna be knocked out. It happened to Roy Jones. Marvin Hagler Read Quote
When you knock people out, it’s sometimes a very scary situation – but I always hoped that no one got seriously hurt. Now when I see them get knocked out, I laugh. When you finish the game, it’s funny. And when I look at film of myself, I think, ‘I wouldn’t fight that guy.’ Marvin Hagler Read Quote
You know, I think I had a great career; there’s not much I think I’d do different other than get a title shot much earlier. I didn’t get one till 49 or 50 fights into my career. Marvin Hagler Read Quote
The situation right after the fight wasn’t too good; I believe I’m still the only champion in the world who never received the belt inside the ring once you’ve won the title. I held that against the English fans for a long time but I felt that also motivated me. Marvin Hagler Read Quote
Oh yeah, I mean every fighter has got be dedicated, learn how to sacrifice, know what the devotion is all about, make sure you’re paying attention and studying your art. Marvin Hagler Read Quote
Well, you can’t trust most people in this game, period; it can be a very shady business. Marvin Hagler Read Quote
The likes of Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns were true champions. There were some incredible fights between us, and I was happy to give them all an opportunity to fight me. Marvin Hagler Read Quote
