My very best memory of Montreal was the moment inside the Olympic arena when I was waiting under the stadium and those majestic gates opened up. It was a whole other world.

I remember all the important fights. Vividly. In detail.

My toughest fight was myself. For me to disclose and let things out was not easy because we don't want to seem weak or like we are different, but I learned that it's okay.

Boxing was the only career where I wouldn't have to start out at the bottom. I had a good resume.

In Italy, I had an Afro, and a lot of the kids came up and felt my hair. It really was funny. I wish I had understood Italian.

I wouldnt change anything because the mistakes and the hurt are as important as all the great fights. They made me who I am today.

Holyfield is nothing but class, and I think he's a breath of fresh air for the sport.