Gene Tunney

Born : 1897

Tribute : 1978

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Gene Tunney born on 1897, and passed away on 1978, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations. Over the past NaN years, we have thoughtfully curated a selection of 20 powerful, inspirational, and motivational quotes - carefully handpicked from an extensive archive of life lessons and timeless wisdom. This legendary quote writer was born in american and went on to share won inspiring words with the world, leaving behind a global legacy that transcends borders.

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Quotes of Gene Tunney

Timeless words and powerful thoughts from Gene Tunney - discover the wisdom, inspiration, and voice behind the quotes that continue to resonate

Never eat less than four hours before boxing. Then eat only lightly.

Normally, I could hit hard enough, as anyone who studied my fights might have known. But the impression was that I was essentially defensive, the very reverse of a killer, the prize fighter who read books, even Shakespeare.

The way to know about championship quality is to learn from champions, and that I did; studying them with professional purpose during my time in the ring and from habitual interest afterward.

Ever since boyhood I've made a religion of keeping in shape by regular, conscientious exercise.

In youth, we get plenty of exercise through games and running around, but as middle life approaches, we settle down, literally and figuratively.

As a West Side kid fooling around with boxing gloves, I had been, for some reason of temperament, more interested in dodging a blow than in striking one.

Though I was not a belligerent kid, I do not think I ever passed up a good opportunity to fight.

If all human lives depended upon their usefulness - as might be judged by certain standards - there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the world.

A boxer's diet should be low in fat and high in proteins and sugar. Therefore you should eat plenty of lean meat, milk, leafy vegetables, and fresh fruit and ice cream for sugar.

One half-conscious thought was burned in my mind: stay on your feet.

Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart.

Handball, swimming, running, jumping, basketball, and boxing were as much a part of me as breathing.

A boxer must exercise and develop every part of his body.

To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise.

Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world's heavyweight champion.

Fat is one of the chief enemies of the heart because it has to be plentifully supplied with blood and thus needlessly increases the pumping load that the heart must sustain.