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When I Was A Young Fellow I Was Knocked Down Plenty. I Wanted To Stay Down, But I Couldn't. I Had To Collect The Two Dollars For Winning Or Go Hungry. I Had To Get Up. I Was One Of Those Hungry Fighters. You Could Have Hit Me On The Chin With A Sledgehammer For Five Dollars. When You Haven't Eaten For Two Days You'll Understand.

Honey, I Just Forgot To Duck.

Tall Men Come Down To My Height When I Hit 'em In The Body.

You Know What A Champion Is? A Champion Is Someone Who's Ready When The Gong Rings - Not Just Before, Not Just After - But When It Rings.

A Champion Owes Everybody Something. He Can Never Pay Back For All The Help He Got, For Making Him An Idol.