Joe Louis, to me, was the finest human being God put on this earth in every way.

The nearest I have ever seen to the great Willie Pep

It's been like that forever. We got spoiled by Joe Louis, by Rocky Marciano. Muhammad ruined us for everybody. He was great outside [the ring]; he was great inside. We got so accustomed to it we thought we deserved it.

You're talkin' legit here.

Trainers give of themselves. So, I learned and I projected it with my fighter.

I loved the movie for the simple reason that I saw the scenes and I saw Muhammad working with these guys.

You're blowing it, son! You're blowing it!