Leon Spinks Quotes & Sayings

To experience the agony of defeat makes you stronger. It's like taking one step back and two steps forward. To experience the agony of defeat makes you appreciate the experience of winning. That's what makes a champion. — Leon Spinks

It's still in my heart. I can do it. — Leon Spinks

God gave me the strength to see, and breathe, and talk. — Leon Spinks

I didn't push Cory. I wanted him to decide if he wanted to go into boxing and he did. Can't blame it on me. — Leon Spinks

You can't do nothing but try if you still got it in your heart. — Leon Spinks

I never did think I had brain damage. — Leon Spinks

Kids always need a role model. I let them know you can do it, too, if you really want to. — Leon Spinks

I know a lot of people think I'm dumb. Well, at least I ain't no educated fool. — Leon Spinks

Well, I'm still breathing. — Leon Spinks

It ain't what you do it's how you do it. — Leon Spinks

You do the best you can. — Leon Spinks

Opportunity knocks only once. You never know if you'll get another opportunity. — Leon Spinks

I don't want the kids to go through want I went through. — Leon Spinks

I got hit a lot. I'm glad I lived through it. — Leon Spinks

I'm happy 'bout life. Still trying. I ain't giving up on life. — Leon Spinks

I love helping the kids. — Leon Spinks

I'm gonna keep going. — Leon Spinks

If I can give you some kind of knowledge of life you should listen. — Leon Spinks

I still am champion in my own right. — Leon Spinks