The bad press came because they thought I should fight more. I couldn't get the fights because if I would sign to fight one of King's guys I would be signed to him. I chose not to do that. In hindsight, that might have been a mistake. Gerry Cooney More Quotes by Gerry Cooney More Quotes From Gerry Cooney I either had to concentrate on fighting, or I had to help my family. I chose my family. I love my mom; I love my family. Gerry Cooney family fighting mom love I grew up in a household where I learned five things from my old man. You know what they were? You're no good. You're a failure. You're not going to amount to anything. Don't trust nobody, and don't tell nobody your business. When I lost to Larry Holmes in 1982, I felt all five of those things smacked me right across the face. Gerry Cooney good me man failure About 99 percent of fighters end up broke. F.I.S.T. helps them turn the page and find new goals. Gerry Cooney goals find end new
