“Long Island has a great boxing tradition.” — Gerry Cooney Quote

“Long Island has a great boxing tradition.”

“By the time you're 30 years old, you can be on a nowhere street, if you're not careful.”

“Some of the things written about me hurt, but there is nothing I can do about it.”

“I always joke that I want to be able to retire from boxing and still be able to look into the mirror without seeing scars all over my face. I love my sport, but I would rather not have to spend hours doing my makeup to cover up the memories once I retire.”

“Stand-up and boxing are very similar. You're the only one out there, you're going into a fight, and you're going in with a game plan.”

“Everything in tennis is so neat and nice but boxing has sport down to its essence; it is very pure and I like that.”