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I had personal problems. I was spending 50% of my life on my family, 50% on boxing. Neither was getting anywhere. It was killing me. So I had to break away from fighting.
Gerry Cooney
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I had personal problems. I was spending 50% of my life on my family, 50% on boxing. Neither was getting anywhere. It was killing me. So I had to break away from fighting. — Gerry Cooney

About Gerry Cooney

Gerry Cooney was a Athlete from United States (1956–present).

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Who said "I had personal problems. I was spending 50% of my life on my family, 50% on box…"?
This quote is attributed to Gerry Cooney, a Athlete from United States.
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Gerry Cooney lived from 1956 – present.
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