Author Profile
Nigel Benn
1964 • British • Boxer
60
Total Quotes
Collected Meditations
Showing 60 quotesThe only time I really enjoyed myself before was when I was training. Besides that, everything else was an absolute nightmare. It was all about self.— Nigel Benn
I saw a lot of my traits in Conor that I didn't like. He was trying to live my old life from a very young age and I didn't like it.— Nigel Benn
Before I became a Christian I didn't care, about anything, even boxing. I was living a life full of hurt anyway.— Nigel Benn
I did a bit of everything, and I was never beaten. I was into Bruce Lee, mate. Oh yeah! I love my combat sports.— Nigel Benn
For me, it was the Army or prison. I wanted to make something of myself. The Army gave me that determination, the will to win.— Nigel Benn
Boxing has helped millions around the world as a trigger for self belief, identity and connecting. It is therapy for rage.— Nigel Benn