Quote by: John Boyle O'Reilly

All that is worth seeing in good boxing can best be witnessed in a contest with soft gloves. Every value is called out: quickness, force, precision, foresight, readiness, pluck, and endurance. With these, the rowdy and 'rough' are not satisfied.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Boyle O'Reilly
  • DescriptionIrish-born poet and novelist
  • BornJune 28, 1844
  • DiedAugust 10, 1890
  • CountryIreland
  • ProfessionWriter