Diggstown (1992)

Louis Gossett Jr.: 'Honey' Roy Palmer

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Quotes 

• Gabriel Caine : Roy... what you did tonight... couldn't be done.

  Honey Roy Palmer : Now you motivate me.

• [in the ring during the 9th fight] 

  Honey Roy Palmer : Thought you'd be DEAD by now!

  Hammerhead Hagan : You will be before the night's over. Man, you look bad. Now, how does THIS feel!

  [proceeds to rapid-punch Honey Roy] 

• Gabriel Caine : He's bigger than you are. He's tougher. He's faster. He's younger thant you are. He hasn't fought 22 rounds today, but remember this... you are BLACK!

  Honey Roy Palmer : What the hell is that supposed to mean?

  Gabriel Caine : I don't know. I mean it's... I'm trying to inspire you. It's a Roots kinda thing. It's a motivation thing.

  Honey Roy Palmer : Well, you're shit at motivation.

• [from trailer] 

  Honey Roy Palmer : [about Hammerhead Hagan]  He looks pissed. Did you tell *him* he was black too?

• [Honey Roy stops Gillon from hitting his son after the 10 fights] 

  Honey Roy Palmer : [to Hambone]  Hey, brother. My hands hurt. You wanna do this?

  [Hambone knocks Gillon to the ground hard] 

• Honey Roy Palmer : Don't lose faith in me twice!

  Gabriel Caine : Then don't make me watch you die!

• Honey Roy Palmer : I figured since I was taking all the punches, only fair that you share some of the anxiety.