Boxing Quote by Gerry Cooney
“Like I say, boxing was on the floor, but it got back up.”
About This Quote
Even after a setback, one can recover and continue.
In simple terms: Recovery after a fall.
Key Takeaway
Rise after failure.
Themes
resilience
sports
determination
Mood
inspirational
realistic
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- training
- competition
- injury recovery
Key Concepts
boxing
comeback
mental toughness
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates you to get up?
- How can you prepare for future setbacks?
A Different Perspective
Physical limits may prevent a full comeback.
![“The only regret I have in my career, is my managers wanted a big payday, and I wanted four or five more fights before going in with [Larry] Holmes. That would have made all the difference.” quote by Gerry Cooney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d63/gerry-cooney-20863_bigs_the-only-regret-i-have-in-my-career-is-m_1534.jpg)
![“Had I had another year, I think I would've beaten [ Harry Carpenter] - and Larry Holmes even said that himself; that if I'd had another year to get ready I'd have beaten him. Me and he are good friends today though, and that fight was a great moment for me. I lost, but then I had to move on and…” quote by Gerry Cooney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ef3/gerry-cooney-20863_another-year_had-i-had-another-year-i-think-i-would-v_1575870.jpg)
