Alexis Arguello Quotes

I won four world titles, got beat twice - but avenged one of those losses - and the other loss was on points to someone who was unbeaten in Andre Ward. I had a comfortable, successful career and it wasn't through natural ability but through dedication and hard work.

I would like to be remembered as a boxer who tried to do his best.

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.

When you have to do all the more crappy jobs before, you appreciate all the good work that comes out of that. There are many girls who immediately have a top model career, and there are lots of models who are doing things that aren't as exciting as doing big campaigns and beautiful magazines.

I think it's nice to know that people in the industry are paying attention to all of the hard work you've done throughout the years and rewarding you for it. It reminds you to keep doing it, to keep pushing yourself, and to always remain that way.

I firmly believe that unless one has tasted the bitter pill of failure, one cannot aspire enough for success.

The acclaim I'm getting for 'The Wrestler' means everything in the world to me. But it also means I can't take my foot off the gas pedal.

I believe in persevering. If you persevere, success lies ahead of you.

When it comes to success, there are no shortcuts.

You know, many of you kids can't relate to what it takes to get to the top rung, the top of the heap, to have success. We're looking for things that come in a minute. It just doesn't happen.

Anything that is worth struggling for is worth singing for.

I feel really humbled and really grateful to have the opportunities that I've had over the past couple of years to work with some amazing people. I think, at this point, I just want to put my head down and grind and do honest work.

I will keep working hard in future as well so that audience will keep showering their love upon me.

I believe that success either comes overnight or slowly, but steadily.

I'm the former lightweight champion. I want to fight one of the top guys. I don't want to fight a guy who isn't ranked.

I completely put all my time and effort into my kids and once I stepped foot in the ring, that's who I fight for. And that's who I work extra hard for when I'm tired, to feed my family and to make sure that they are going to be alright after boxing.

I suppose the appeal of boxing for me is seeing people do well when they have worked really hard.

I think I've worked hard for everything that's happened but I know I've had a lot of support from family, friends, and even at Florida State. My coaches and teammates have supported me in everything I've wanted to accomplish.

I grew up listening to this adage that hard work never fails. It is very true of 'Adhoori.'

It's lovely when you get those awards because it reminds you that the audience are enjoying what you're doing so you keep working hard and never take anything for granted.

I always say that with work and patience, if you believe in your own talent, at the end, things come back; there's no doubt about it.

It is said that good things come to those who wait. I believe that good things come to those who work.

It feels like all my hard work is getting recognized. It makes me work even harder.

Take up an idea, devote yourself to it, struggle on in patience, and the sun will rise for you.

Patience, persistence, and power to do are only acquired by work.