They tell me a revival is only temporary; so is a bath, but it does you good.
Billy SundayRead
Everybody kept saying I wasn't going to get any fights. And they wouldn't put me on TV and they don't respect women's boxing. But I also turned professional with two Olympic gold medals and that's something that no other American boxer has ever done. With that, I've been getting a lot of respect.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes overcoming doubt and gaining respect through achievements.
Claressa Shields highlights the challenges she faced in being respected as a female boxer. Despite initial skepticism about her potential and visibility in the sport, her accomplishments, including winning two Olympic gold medals, have earned her recognition and respect, illustrating the importance of perseverance and success in the face of adversity.
Themes
BoxingRespectWomenSuccessDetermination
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about achieving dreams against all odds.
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