What People Say About Jimmy

Wife of Muhammad Ali

“Jimmy is a master of staying in touch."

Forbes 400 Businessman

“Jimmy Walker is a rare individual. People like him who wish to do good, help others, and generally make the world a better place, while asking nothing for themselves, do not come along often enough. Jimmy is a role model for all.”

Award Winning Opera Singer

“Self sacrifice, generosity, solidarity…these are the winning instruments of Jimmy Walker.”

NBA Hall of Famer & NBA Announcer

“He’s a wonderful person.”

Head Basketball Coach LSU 1972-1997 (Coach to Shaquille O’Neal)

“The longer you know Jimmy the more you love and respect him. He is truly a blessing to all around him. It is nice to be important but far more important to be nice and Jimmy is one of the nicest men I have ever met.”

Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter and Actor

“When I first came to Celebrity Fight Night I had never sold one record, no one knew who I was and this Dude was so warm and loving and sweet with me. He had so much time for me. I have met so many people in my life, but very few have had the impact of Jimmy Walker. I love him. I come to Celebrity Fight Night because of my relationship with Jimmy. That is the truth.”

The late Dr. Buss was Hall of Fame Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers

"Jimmy was one of my very favorite people.”

NBA Hall of Fame; Chairman NBA Hall of Fame, Director Team USA Basketball, Chairman Basketball Operations Philadelphia 76ers and Previous Owner Phoenix Suns & Arizona Diamondbacks

pending

Award Winning Actor, Director, Producer; Musician

“Jimmy is really a giver.”

Owner of Dallas Mavericks, Chairman HD.net, Shark Tank

“Jimmy introduced himself and made a simple offer to me. He said "Mark, whatever you need, just let me know" It’s a statement I have heard more times than I can count. Coming from most people it’s a throw away statement. Coming from Jimmy Walker it’s a commitment. That was 13 years ago and he has always been there for anything I need. Jimmy is a true gentleman with a heart of gold.”

Award Winning Actor, Director, Producer, Writer, Comedian

“You always know that whatever you do for him, it's for something good. What you want to do with Jimmy is give him something, so he can do more.”

NBA Coach

“Jimmy Walker has mastered the art of relationship maintenance.”

Hall of Fame Music Legend

“Jimmy, always gracious, always solicitous, always thoughtful.” I met Jimmy through Celebrity Fight Night in April, 2008, the year I was honored. I’ve been blessed to have been an honoree for other very worthwhile charities but no one has been more hospitable, more meticulous, more caring and more thorough in making my experience a truly memorable one. That night is still so vivid for me. First of all, I wonderfully reconnected with Muhammad Ali. At the very beginning of Arista, I had the soundtrack to the film of the champ’s life “The Greatest “ and I commissioned the song The Greatest Love of All for that film. It subsequently became Whitney Houston’s signature song and to see Whitney in Phoenix together with the champ was very special. In addition, I was able to relive the entire Bodyguard movie memorable lifetime experience because Whitney, Kevin Costner and David Foster also were all there. And Jimmy outdid himself by inviting Dionne Warwick, as well, to sing “Happy Birthday” to me, putting renewed meaning into “That’s What Friends Are For”. There has not been a year since 2008 when I’ve not heard from Jimmy, always gracious, always solicitous, always thoughtful. He’s indeed the quintessential gentleman in a modern age where there are so few who can similarly qualify for that description.”

Hall of Fame Tennis Player

"He's one of a kind. I marveled at his faith. He really impacted me."

Agent to Michael Jordan

“Jimmy stays in touch with people better than anyone I know.”

16 Time Grammy Winning Musician, Record Producer, Composer, Songwriter, And Arranger

“The mold was definitely broken after God made this man. He is a one-of-kind-a super-human--a beautiful friend--a kind man who lets his heart lead the way for him--he is a gentleman and…a gentle man. God bless you Jimmy for not just being in my life, but for every life you have touched in your own unique and profound way. I’m proud to call you my friend."

Founder Brandy Wine Mutual Fund

“Jimmy’s vivaciousness, enthusiasm and likability flows from his love of the Jewish Scriptures which emphasize that God did not create us to pursue our own agenda or own happiness but instead to be a channel of God’s love to others, His hands and feet in a hurting world and a blessing to each person He puts in our path. Fight Night is successful because of how Jimmy executes this motivation.”

Forbes 400 Businessman, Founder and Chairman of Discount Tire

“Jimmy is always very respectful and courteous to refer to Ali as the Champ: that’s because Jimmy is a Champ Himself.”

Award Winning Actor, Director and Filmmaker

“Celebrity Fight Night is the Best of the Best!”

Hall of Fame Baseball Player

“I have the utmost respect for Jimmy. In Phoenix, he gives you his car, he gives you his home, and he gives you his office."

NBA Hall of Fame

“Jimmy knows how to contact people.”

Medical Director of the Movement Disorders Clinic at Barrow Neurological Institute

“The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center would not be possible without the efforts of Jimmy Walker"

NBA Hall of Fame

“He is and he delivers the good daily!”

Co-Founder of Clear Channel, Previous Owner of Minnesota Vikings & San Antonio Spurs

”He's the kind of guy who always makes you feel better after you have visited with him. When you get a call from him, you want to accept it."

Award Winning Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer, Actress & Television Producer

“He’s very charismatic. You know he's sincere. Jimmy is so pure. He's the greatest networking person I've ever met.”

Retired NBA Basketball Player & 2x NBA MVP

“Jimmy’s a great networker."

College Hall of Fame Basketball Coach

“Jimmy Walker is a very special person.”

4x NBA World Champion & 1x NBA MVP

“He’s a great businessman and a great friend. I call him the Big Contact”

CEO, American Airlines

“Jimmy is the master of relationships. He understands that personal relationships are more important in business than spreadsheets and analysis. People like to do business with people of integrity that have proven they can perform, and that only happens through personal interactions over time. And since you don’t know which relationships are going to be important in the future, you need to treat everyone the same—with respect and caring. Jimmy does that and it is why he has been so successful in business and charity. He has a unique combination of personal drive, energy and kindness that works for him and allows him to help many others.”

Forbes 400 Businessman

"I love him as a human being."

Hall of Fame Owner of Chicago Bulls & Chicago White Sox

"He's better than anybody I know in staying in touch. There isn't a single person I've ever met in Phoenix who doesn't like Jimmy Walker"

Award Winning Singer, Songwriter, Actor

“Jimmy’s priority is to deliver miracles and create hope. You are an inspiration to all of us. God Bless You."

NBA Player, World Champion Coach and Current Coach of Los Angeles Clippers

"Jimmy is a great friend. If I could hire him as one of my assistant coaches for the Celtics, I wouldn't hesitate. He's a champion!"

Forbes 400 Businessman & Berkshire Hathaway Board Member

"Jimmy has mastered the art of smothering you with kindness. He's simply the nicest guy in the world."

NFL Hall of Fame

“Jimmy is well connected.”

Past NBA Commissioner

"I just assume he's everywhere."

Forbes 400 Businessman

"Jimmy is tenacious. His talent for networking is evident."

Hall of Fame Announcer

"Jimmy is a giving guy."

NBA Hall of Famer & 2 x NBA World Champion; NBA MVP

"He's always looking for new ways to make positive contributions."

Phoenix, AZ

“For his deeply caring and philanthropic service to others and the many dynamic ways he has impacted thousands of people, including youth, Jimmy Walker has been a shining example of living the Golden Rule, not only in Arizona, but nationally and internationally.”