Normally, I could hit hard enough, as anyone who studied my fights might have known. But the impression was that I was essentially defensive, the very reverse of a killer, the prize fighter who read books, even Shakespeare. Gene Tunney bookdefensiveessentially share on social
One half-conscious thought was burned in my mind: stay on your feet. Gene Tunney burnconsciousfoot Change image and share on social
Ever since boyhood I've made a religion of keeping in shape by regular, conscientious exercise. Gene Tunney boyhoodconscientiousexercise Change image and share on social
A boxer must exercise and develop every part of his body. Gene Tunney bodyboxerdevelop Change image and share on social
Fat is one of the chief enemies of the heart because it has to be plentifully supplied with blood and thus needlessly increases the pumping load that the heart must sustain. Gene Tunney bloodchiefenemy Change image and share on social
To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise. Gene Tunney enjoyexerciseglow Change image and share on social
Handball, swimming, running, jumping, basketball, and boxing were as much a part of me as breathing. Gene Tunney basketballboxbreathe Change image and share on social
Exercise should be regarded as tribute to the heart. Gene Tunney exerciseheartregard Change image and share on social
If all human lives depended upon their usefulness - as might be judged by certain standards - there would be a sudden and terrific mortality in the world. Gene Tunney dependhumanjudge Change image and share on social
The way to know about championship quality is to learn from champions, and that I did; studying them with professional purpose during my time in the ring and from habitual interest afterward. Gene Tunney afterwardchampionchampionship Change image and share on social
