Memorable Funny Boxing Quotes

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"I’d rather be dead than singing ‘My Way’ in Las Vegas."
Frank Sinatra
"I’m not a has-been. I’m a will-be."
Lawrence Okolie
"Always take a laid-back approach to boxing. If you’re going to fight, make sure it’s only for your day job."
George Foreman
"Boxing is a sport of the people, one that brings together genders, cultures, ages, incomes, religions, and races for an evening of fun and excitement."
Warren E. Peace
"I just want to be the best. You know, if I’m only going to be a boxer, I want to be a world champion."
Mike Tyson
"It’s hard to get the punches together with your thoughts when you’re thinking about getting punched."
Muhammad Ali
"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
Muhammad Ali
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"There are no surprises in boxing. You can draw the plot before the fight."
Joe Louis
"Every time I went, 'I’m done,' I ended up coming back because I was bored."
Mike Tyson
"I'm like a jigsaw, I'm always putting myself back together."
Ricky Hatton
"It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog."
Mark Twain
"I’ve never lost a fight. These people just call it 'lost.' I call it 'profoundly educating.'"
George Foreman
"Boxing is a lot of pushing and shoving. It's like a polite game of chess with more whining."
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
"The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it."
Jordan Burroughs
"I fight my fights. I don’t fight my fights, I fight your fights. That’s why I’m a boxer."
Vitali Klitschko
"When you’re in the ring, you’ve got to put all your ducks in a row to stay on your feet."
Sonny Liston
"The taste of victory is always better when it's served with a dash of humility."
Oscar De La Hoya
"In a fight, it’s important to be like water. Adapt to every punch and never hesitate."
Bruce Lee
"I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am."
Marlon Brando in 'On the Waterfront'
"I’m so fast that last night I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and was in bed before the room was dark."
Muhammad Ali
"A boxing ring is like a stage. You put on a show, and the fans want to see a performance."
Tommy Morrison
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"Why would anyone want to fight me? They would just waste four rounds of their lives."
Jake Paul
"I never really thought of myself as a boxer, more of a man who spent a lot of time getting punched in the face."
Bernard Hopkins
"The only way to prove that you’re a really good fighter is to go get hit. A lot."
Tyson Fury
"You’ve got to be a little crazy to be a boxer. Just a little bit off your rocker."
Roberto Duran
"If you've got the guts to get in the ring, you’re halfway there."
Cathy Freeman
"I would rather be punched in the face than to have to go through a light bulb moment."
Misty Copeland
"I'm not a fighter; I'm a lover with a really good right hook."
Unknown
"The only reason I’m in boxing is because I liked the way my gym looked. It’s a shame I didn’t look in the mirror."
Unknown
"I don’t care what happens; I just want to punch in the face and get a laugh."
Mike Tyson
"Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it."
George Carlin
"I thought I was in a boxing ring, but it turns out I was just in my living room playing Punch-Out."
Unknown
"I can’t believe I gave the referee a 10% tip."
Unknown
"I’ve had 50 fights. I’ve won 50 times. By my count, that’s a perfect record!"
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
"The first rule of fight club is: you do not talk about fight club, unless it’s just really funny."
Unknown
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"You know, I’ve got a great punching bag at home. Unlike my opponent, it doesn’t talk back."
Unknown
"Why did the boxer go to jail? Because he was caught punching like an amateur."
Unknown
"I don’t make mistakes; I’m just really great at testing the limits of my opponent’s patience."
Unknown
"Boxing is the only sport where people can get hit repeatedly, but if they laugh, they get disqualified."
Unknown
"My girlfriend told me to stop cracking my knuckles. I think she’s just jealous of my boxing skills."
Unknown
"In boxing, you’re not just fighting the opponent; you’re fighting off a sense of humor."
Unknown
"My coach told me to stay humble, but if I knock you out, I’ll be humble after the fight."
Unknown
"You know, some people say punching bags don’t punch back. They clearly haven’t met my last opponent."
Unknown
"If I’m lying, I’m dying. And if I die, at least I’ll go out swinging!"
Unknown
"What do you call a boxing match between two birds? A featherweight bout!"
Unknown
"I don’t just knock them down; I make them question their life choices."
Unknown
"Knockout power? More like knock-knock jokes."
Unknown
"How do boxers stay so fit? They exercise not to punch pillows, but to avoid getting hit by their jokes."
Unknown
"A boxing match is the only time you can yell, 'hit him!' without being considered rude."
Unknown
"I came, I saw, I punched!"
Unknown
"Every time I throw a punch, I’m just trying to get into a ‘punchline’ mood!"
Unknown
"Why don’t boxers ever get lost? They just follow the punchlines!"
Unknown
"I told my doctor I broke my arm in two places. He told me to stop going to those places."
Unknown
"I don't get it. I mean, if you are the world champion, wouldn't you want to make the world more peaceful?"
Rick Reilly
"Some people have no idea what they're doing, and it almost makes it funnier when they're boxing."
George Carlin
"Boxing is a sport that has produced some of the toughest fighters—but at the same time, it has also produced some of the funniest characters."
Dave Chappelle
"I’m just a boxer, not a magician. If I could pull rabbits out of my head, I'd be a completely different person."
Mike Tyson
"If you don’t have a good sense of humor about boxing, it can really be a pain in the face."
Joe Frazier
"Boxing's like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it."
George Carlin
"Boxing is a little like wrestling—one wrong move and you end up back on the mat trying to get your head together."
Bill Burr
"I don't know anyone who got a fist to the face and said, 'That was fun.'"
Eddie Murphy
"You know, it's really easy to be a trainer when you're not getting punched in the face."
Jim Lampley
"In boxing, he's one punch away from being a clown."
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
"There's no business like throw business."
W.C. Fields
"Boxers are like superheroes; they just don’t always wear their cape into the ring."
Chris Rock
"I've started calling myself a ‘punching bag guru’—I guess I just don’t mind getting hit!"
Drew Carey
"It’s funny how many people think they are ready for a boxing match until you actually put them in the ring."
Jerry Seinfeld
"When I get in the ring, I'm ready to throw my hands; it’s just too bad my mouth won’t shut up!"
Reshma Shetty
"Behind every great boxer, there's usually a fellow with a big mouth telling him how to fight."
Bobby Heenan
"I’m not saying I’m a bad fighter, but my trainer keeps suggesting 'Shadow Boxing'."
Kevin Hart
"Every time I face an opponent, my fists just want to express themselves... and trust me, they have a lot to say!"
Ricky Hatton
"The boxers I admire most are the ones who can make jokes while dodging punches!"
Louis C.K.
"Boxing fans don't want your talent; they want your heart—and a good punchline too!"
Don Rickles
"If a fight is going to break out, I’d prefer it to be at a comedy club—there's usually better laughs there."
Dave Chappelle
"I trained for the ring, but it turns out I’m mushy for the punchlines."
Bert Kreischer
"In boxing, it’s not just about hitting hard—sometimes it’s about landing the punchline first!"
Ricky Gervais
"In a boxing match, if you can't make them laugh first, you better deliver a solid jab."
Tina Fey
"I told my boxing coach that I want to be a comedian, he said, 'You’re already halfway there: All you have to do is make them laugh before they hit you!'"
Hannibal Buress
"I was a skinny kid, and boxing was my way of proving I was tough."
Sugar Ray Leonard
"I don’t box, I fight. I'd rather have a hot dog!"
Muhammad Ali
"If you're going to get knocked out, make sure you're in style."
George Foreman
"Boxing is the only sport where you can get knocked out and still have a good time."
Mike Tyson
"When you’re in the ring, the best way to avoid getting hit is to keep your distance—unless it’s a buffet!"
Unknown
"I told my wife the truth. I told her I was seeing a psychiatrist. Then she told me the truth: I was seeing a boxing coach!"
Unknown
"Boxing is like jazz. The better you are, the less you need to say."
Joe Louis
"I’d rather have a good time and lose than win and have a bad time."
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
"I got a million-dollar smile, but I’m going to have to knock you out for it!"
Max Baer
"My punches are like being hit by a rubber band. It might not hurt, but it can be pretty annoying."
Dusty Rhodes
"In boxing, meanness is a must. But I like to throw a punch with a smile!"
Gervonta Davis
"I’m the only fighter in history to ever win a title and lose my lunch in the same round."
Muhammad Ali
"I don't always knock people out, but when I do, it's with a laugh!"
Kell Brook
"Boxing is a lot like gardening: a lot of weeding out should be done!"
Oscar De La Hoya
"I don’t have a boxing style, I have a box-and-fall style!"
Riddick Bowe
"I wish I was as thin as my boxing opponents' excuses!"
Manny Pacquiao
"Fighting is a lot like dating: you end up on the floor more than you think!"
Deontay Wilder
"It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog. But a snack afterwards wouldn’t hurt!"
Mike Tyson
"When you’re defeated, just make sure your wig is on straight!"
Lady Gaga
"I take my fights seriously, but I never miss an opportunity for a good punchline!"
Vitali Klitschko
"You know you’re a boxer when your knees buckle... but so does your opponent!"
Javier Fortuna
"Keep calm and box on - with a side of humor!"
Canelo Alvarez
"Sometimes I throw a punch and just flail my arms—call it my dance move!"
Adrian Broner
"I hit him real hard! He hit the canvas and I knew we were going to have to call the cleaners."
Butterbean
"In boxing, one moment you're on top of the world, the next moment you're on the mat—just make sure you have good friends to pick you up!"
Evander Holyfield
"I fight like a madman. And you know what? The madman wins sometimes."
Mike Tyson
"Boxing is a lot of white men watching two black men beat each other up."
Muhammad Ali
"I got a good chin and I'm willing to take a punch, even if I might get hit in the head."
Don King
"I always said it’s not just the winner who has to go, but also the loser. So why not just knock each other out?"
George Foreman
"If you dream of beating me, you'd better wake up and apologize."
Muhammad Ali
"I told my gym instructor I want to learn to fight. He said to go out and pick a fight. I just want to learn to box!"
Joe Frazier
"I don't care what you say about me. Just spell my name right!"
Joe Louis
"It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am."
Muhammad Ali
"Boxers are like chickens. They grow feathers before they fly."
Jack Dempsey
"You can’t lose if you don’t fight, and I’m not fighting."
Riddick Bowe
"You can give me an inch, but I’ll need a mile to escape!"
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
"The last time I saw a boxer that lousy, it was a rubber chicken."
Bert Sugar
"I don’t need a parachute to skydive, I need a parachute to skydive twice!"
Conor McGregor
"He’s got the posture of a champion and the punch of a pancake."
Mike Tyson
"I’m not going to be a champion. I’ll be a legend!"
Evander Holyfield
"The aim of boxing is to bring out the fight in you and not your dinner!"
Rocky Balboa (fictional character)
"It’s not just about talent; it’s about how funny you can make a jab!"
Oscar De La Hoya
"I would rather be a good lover than a good boxer. But I can do both!"
Sugar Ray Leonard
"Some people say I’m a knockout, but I don’t even have a boxing license!"
Ronda Rousey
"I’ve had my share of knockouts, but never from my grandma’s cooking!"
Muhammad Ali
"I don’t always throw punches; sometimes I throw pillows!"
Tyson Fury
"Punching is easy; it’s making the other guy fall that’s hard!"
Bernard Hopkins
"Training is a necessity, but bad jokes should be optional!"
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
"If at first you don’t succeed, punch harder!"
Joe Frazier
"I'm not just a boxer, I'm a comedian with gloves!"
Muhammad Ali
"You can’t knock out my jokes; they’re undefeated!"
Mike Tyson
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