Realizing full well that fine condition and confidence will not in themselves make a champion, it is my belief, however, that they are essential factors. Major Taylor
That was the fight. I knew that I had done something that no man had been able to do to a champion. Thomas Hearns
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. Gene Tunney
Vision gets the dreams started. Dreaming employs your God-given imagination to reinforce the vision. Both are part of something I believe is absolutely necessary to building the life of a champion, a winner, a person of high character who is consistently at the top of whatever game he or she is in. Emmitt Smith
What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're the heavyweight champion of the world? Rocky Marciano
What does it take to be a champion? Desire, dedication, determination, concentration and the will to win. Patty Berg
What I can tell them is the way you become an Olympic champion is to start working now. I tell them why it's always worth it to put the time and effort into something you want to be good at. Rafer Johnson
What is the single most important quality in a tennis champion? I would have to say desire, staying in there and winning matches when you are not playing that well. John McEnroe
What it is saying is that someone who was a world champion and who takes care of himself with a 17-year rest and applies the proper training techniques and perseverance could be successful. Mark Spitz
Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday. Wilma Rudolph
You become a champion by fighting one more round. When things are tough, you fight one more round. James J. Corbett
You can win all the tournaments you want, but the majors are what you're remembered for. It's how you're measured as a champion in our sport. The majors are where it's at. Tiger Woods
You have to bear in mind that Mr. Autry's favorite horse was named Champion. He ain't ever had one called Runner Up. Gene Mauch