Athletic Quote by Chris Algieri
![“It was great to be around [Tony Walters] - he was like a father figure to me especially in my athletic background. That is a person I will never forget and share in all of my victories since I left there until I am done.” quote by Chris Algieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5bd/chris-algieri-15307_athletic_it-was-great-to-be-around-tony-walters-h_503586.jpg)
“It was great to be around [Tony Walters] - he was like a father figure to me especially in my athletic background. That is a person I will never forget and share in all of my victories since I left there until I am done.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Chris Algieri, 2022
He expresses deep gratitude for a mentor who felt like a father, especially in sports, and credits him for sharing in his successes.
In simple terms: A mentor shaped his athletic journey and victories.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and honor mentors.
Themes
gratitude
mentorship
athletics
Mood
reflective
appreciative
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- training sessions
- competition
- career milestones
Key Concepts
legacy
role model
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- Who has been your father‑figure mentor?
- How do you honor their influence?
A Different Perspective
Mentors may not always be present later in life.
![“Tony [Walters] was one of the first international world-class athlete I had ever dealt with and I was lucky enough to have him as a coach and he taught me a lot about the mental aspects of training and competition.” quote by Chris Algieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/677/chris-algieri-15307_aspect_tony-walters-was-one-of-the-first-intern_119676.jpg)
![“For one, [ Freddie Roach] is wasting his time because I don't even read those reports. So that's the first thing. Secondly, I hear about them from other people around me and it doesn't make a difference to me. It seems kind of odd for him to be coming out so much and saying so many different…” quote by Chris Algieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0e5/chris-algieri-15307_care_for-one-freddie-roach-is-wasting-his-tim_548931.jpg)
![“We know Manny [Pacquiao] is a living legend and a hall of fame for sure. He's one of the greatest fighters that has ever lived. For me, I have to go out there and be myself. I have the talent and the tools to win this fight - I just have to go out there and perform.” quote by Chris Algieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/092/chris-algieri-15307_fame_we-know-manny-pacquiao-is-a-living-legen_766117.jpg)
![“I throw a lot more punches than Floyd [ Mayweather]. He's very efficient with his punches and when he throws he lands a very high percentage but he's not exceptionally busy every round.” quote by Chris Algieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/555/chris-algieri-15307_busy_i-throw-a-lot-more-punches-than-floyd-ma_800209.jpg)
