Training Quotes

If you wait for everything in your life to line up before you act, you’ll be waiting forever.
Nearly everyone who has achieved something of significance has overcome great odds to do it.
So, whatever your circumstances are, just get started!

– Menna van Praag

“It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not!”

– Lanala Vel

“The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence”.

– Confucius

“Sport can create hope, where once there was despair”.

– Nelson Mandela

“Train harder, Run faster, Dream harder, Aim higher.  Be the best you can be”.

– Ashley ‘Treasure’ Theophane

“If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, then I can achieve it.”

– Muhammad Ali

“I made the most of my ability and I did my best with my title.”

– Joe Louis

“I’ve finally done it, im World Champion, thank you everyone for your support.”

– Nicola Adams MBE – AIBA Boxing World Champion

“Defeat is only real, once you accept it.”

– Raman Akay – Our Advanced Boxing Coach – favourite quote

“The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.”

– Muhammad Ali – The Greatest

“The first and best victory is to conquer self.”

– Plato

“This guy is a three-weight world champion. He is a true warrior and I respect him a hell of a lot.”

– Carl Frampton – New WBA World Featherweight Champion

“Nothing but respect for Carl Frampton.  He’s a true champ & gave me one hell of a fight.  Would love to do it again.  He’s a great champion and he’s got a very difficult style.  It’s hard to forget your first loss but I will go back to the gym and get a rematch.”

– Leo Santa Cruz – Former Three-Weight World Champion

“Once I got here and I was winning, I was aiming for gold and nothing else, but coming out no-one expected a medal. I did the hard work and I gave it my best shot.”

– Joshua Buatsi – Great Britain Light Heavyweight – Rio Olympics 2016 Bronze Medallist

“Great experience doing boxing padwork with Ashley Theophane.  Still buzzing.  Big thanks Ashley and All Stars Boxing Club.”

– Head Coach Anna