Bernie Browne: [Eddie has persuaded the referee of his next fight to "think twice" before stopping it] A referee can't think twice. If he does, that ring turns into a square jungle.

Eddie Quaid: What's so special about that? You think it's any different out there? Outside the ring? You think they're gonna give you favours and pat you on the back because you're a loser? I'm a fighter. And as long as I'm on my feet, I'll fight.