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I learned a lot from the Holmes fight. I learned about styles and the pressure. I’m more prepared now.

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Gerry Cooney

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I grew up in a household where I learned five things from my old man. You know what they were? You’re no good. You’re a failure. You’re not going to amount to anything. Don’t trust nobody, and don’t tell nobody your business. When I lost to Larry Holmes in 1982, I felt all five of those things smacked me right across the face.

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I try to develop others. I get a great deal of joy out of helping people who, over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time mentoring – and just trying to get them to another level.

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April 29, 2024

I try to develop others. I get a great deal of joy out of helping people who, over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time mentoring – and just trying to get them to another level.

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April 29, 2024

I grew up in a household where I learned five things from my old man. You know what they were? You’re no good. You’re a failure. You’re not going to amount to anything. Don’t trust nobody, and don’t tell nobody your business. When I lost to Larry Holmes in 1982, I felt all five of those things smacked me right across the face.

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