Again Quote by Mark de Mori
“Don King is my promoter, and I want to fight for him. I want to fight in the big fights, and hopefully he can see by me promoting my own show, beating a quality opponent, and bringing a crowd in, that he needs to use me again. The end goal is I want to be thrown in the deep end by Don King. If I'm not good enough, let's find out.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Boxing Promotion Interview, 2023
The speaker seeks validation and opportunity from a powerful promoter by proving themselves through self‑promotion and competition.
In simple terms: Seeking a chance from a powerful by showing ability.
Key Takeaway
Prove yourself, then ask for the big chance.
Themes
ambition
validation
self‑promotion
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- organizing own fight
- building audience
- challenging opponent
- seeking mentor support
- testing limits
Key Concepts
boxing
career advancement
risk taking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you demonstrate value without relying on a single gatekeeper?
- What risks exist in self‑promotion?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on audience response and opponent quality, not just promoter approval.
![“I did a job, [Don King] took money, probably more than he should have. If I was supposed to get $10 million, I was lucky to get $6.5 million. It happens and you can't do much, you decide whether to take it or leave it. King was a promoter, and he was good at it.” quote by Larry Holmes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4f4/larry-holmes-7529_happens_i-did-a-job-don-king-took-money-probably_2628138.jpg)
