I can teach you how to box but I can't teach you to be a boxer.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Flatlander, Nov 4, 2012.


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  1. Flatlander

    Flatlander Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We always tell them "This is not Burger King, you can't have it your way".
     
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  2. tonyb

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    im shour a chopstick works well, bet they should also know why its the chopstick:)
     
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  3. tonyb

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    Thats a really good one man:)
     
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  4. PityTheFool

    PityTheFool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I heard Axl Rose say that to the crowd at a G n' R gig.
     
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  5. Flatlander

    Flatlander Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hah! stoled it from me. :lol: Actually, I first heard our gym owner and head trainer Robert Gonzales say it. Plus it is posted on the gym wall.
     
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  6. tonyb

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    it relly doesent matter who said it first, what we are discussing here is good sayings, not who said them:)
     
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  7. Imperial1

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    Sound advice :good
     
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  8. Flatlander

    Flatlander Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I always tell my new kids. "I really don't care if you become a boxer or not. I really don't care if you become a champion or not. What I do care about is that you become the best YOU that you can become".

    It is God, family, education first at our gym.
     
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  9. Cableaddict

    Cableaddict Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    REALLY good example! :good
     
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  10. McGuinty

    McGuinty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Haha. Just like Ali when he was asked how long he shadow boxes for, he said "I shadow box untill my shadow gets tired."
     
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  11. elchivito

    elchivito master betty Full Member

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    :yep The self respect and integrity you showing these kids probably worth more than anything else you can teach them or any fame, $$$, or glory they may achieve. Some may even look up to you and follow in your footsteps as a trainer than a boxer. Good job guy and keep up the good work I hope you'll enjoy the fruits of your labor soon.
     
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  12. igor_otsky

    igor_otsky Undefeated Full Member

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    ...**** Im hungry.





    Anyway, keep it up flatty, you're doing a great job on those kids:good





    "oh wait, a fly? where's my baseball bat?"
     
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  13. Flatlander

    Flatlander Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  14. Flatlander

    Flatlander Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I have to brag a little more on Victor Bravo. He is 15 and he had been a pain to his parents, his teachers and just about anyone who had to deal with him as a kid. He has made such a turn around. He had As and one B on his last report card and his teachers say he has been a model student this year. Now that is something to get excited about. :happy:good
     
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  15. Lance_Uppercut

    Lance_Uppercut ESKIMO Full Member

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    :lol: Good stuff Flatty! Hope all is well with you!
     
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