Mike Tyson Quotes

I’m very grateful for boxing. It gave me a purpose in life and taught me discipline.

Fear is like fire, it can either destroy you or give you the fuel to keep going.

I’m a dreamer. I have to dream and reach for the stars, and if I miss a star then I grab a handful of clouds.

God lets everything happen for a reason. It’s all a learning process, and you have to go from one level to another.

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.

To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are.

Without discipline, no matter how good you are, you are nothing.

The more you sweat in the gym, the less you bleed in the ring.

I’m not a sad person, upset the way things are. I wrestle and kickbox and look for adventure in life.

As long as we persevere and endure, we can get anything we want.

I’m a dreamer, and dreams don’t have defeat in them.

I don’t react to people’s opinions. I’m doing this for me.

Life is all about accepting challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.

Success is never accidental.

I plan on altering history.

No one becomes a champion by accident.

It’s not always easy to push yourself. That’s why they invented trainers.

Sometimes I put up a tough exterior to protect myself, but it’s only because I’m so soft inside.

My biggest weakness is my sensitivity. I am too sensitive a person.

I just want to conquer people and their souls.

I live fearlessly, and my life reflects that.

Champions don’t show up to get everything they want; they show up to give everything they have.

I know I’m going to get knocked down, but I’ll get back up. If I don’t, I ain’t alive.

I fight because it keeps me from falling apart.

If you don’t use emotion, you lose all feeling for the sport. You’ll be numb.

I’m not Mother Teresa, but I’m not Charles Manson, either.

Power is not in hurting others, but in controlling yourself.

If you’re not humble, life will visit humbleness upon you.

I don’t always want to be the best, but I will give my best.

I like it when people are afraid. That means they’re paying attention.

Legacy is more important than currency.

I’m just like anyone. I’m afraid of losing, scared of everything.

The hero and the coward both feel the same thing, but the hero uses his fear, projects it onto his opponent, while the coward runs.

People who are caught up bragging about their wins usually don’t win.

I never took losing to heart. I always feel I can come back.

In order to succeed, you must be protected from failure.

To be successful, you have to be selfish, or else you’ll never achieve.

I tried to do my best, and I just want to be remembered as someone who gave his all.

I believe the more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in the ring.

I’m a dreamer. I have inspired by everything around me.

I’m in trouble because I’m normal and slightly arrogant. A lot of people don’t like themselves and I happen to be totally in love with myself.

I’m just a normal man who happens to be very violent.

I’m scared every time I go into the ring, but it’s how you handle that fear that makes you a champion.

I’m going to be the best, and I don’t need anyone’s support. I’m driven by my own desire.