18+ Larry Merchant Quotes On Money, Slavery And Education

Larry Merchant is an American writer, journalist, and television commentator. He is best known for his work as a boxing analyst on HBO World Championship Boxing from 1978 to 2004. He is also a former sportswriter for the Philadelphia Daily News and New York Post. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Larry Merchant on money, life, slavery.

There are too many governing bodies. They're all corrupt. I think they have replaced the old Mobsters with the kind of 'corporate rule' of boxing. — Larry Merchant

Follow the wisdom of the great actor, James Cagney, you hit your mark, you look the other guy in the eye, and you tell the truth. — Larry Merchant

Fernando Vargas may have had a 6-pack in his stomach, but he didn't have a six-pack on his chin. — Larry Merchant

Vitali Klitschko doesn't get enough credit for how intelligent he fights, because he knows when to throw at the target and when to throw through the target. — Larry Merchant

Just because you BEAT Michael Jordan doesn't mean you BECOME Michael Jordan. — Larry Merchant

It's hard to break through the clutter of fighters out there trying to get attention. — Larry Merchant

The Super Bowl is like Christmas shopping at Macy's for bookies. — Larry Merchant

Betting stimulates the caring glands. That is where there is so much caring at the racetrack. — Larry Merchant

No use gambling if you can't lose your head once in a while. — Larry Merchant

Was it your strategy to just take as much punishment as you could and then hope he would fall down? — Larry Merchant

This fight figures to be crunk — Larry Merchant

Too much youth, hunger, mission, and talent. — Larry Merchant

If I were 50 years younger, I would kick your ass — Larry Merchant

The thorough bred against a clamor, or rather the Porsche vs. the pickup truck. — Larry Merchant

To say he has a glass chin is an insult to glass. — Larry Merchant

Nothing will kill boxing, and nothing can save it. — Larry Merchant

I don't think that boxing historians have been able to find a case in which a great fighter, or a fighter presumed to be a great fighter, came to such an ignominious end. — Larry Merchant

Jameel McCline acts as if attacking Wladimir Klitschko is akin to attacking Russia during winter — Larry Merchant

Life Lessons by Larry Merchant

1. Larry Merchant's work emphasizes the importance of hard work and dedication in order to achieve success.
2. His stories also demonstrate the power of resilience and the ability to overcome adversity.
3. Lastly, his work serves as an example of how to stay true to one's values and beliefs in the face of opposition.