The streets was basically my parents.

There's always a chance you will see something new in a fight. Especially in boxing.

The Pavlik fight was the first time I heard the masses put the word knockout attached to my opponent. I'm real keen on what people say. Ninety percent of it might be garbage, but something in there might be the plan. That woke me up and I knew I wanted to destroy.

You’re hated by some, loved by others, but that’s what’s great about being different. If everybody loved you, that means you’re not doing the right thing most of the time.

The only thing I can do is be right about what I say. Because I know I'm being watched. I understand what I'm facing. All I can do is put the work behind it.

I was told I would be back in 90 days. If I listened to people, I would be back where I came from - the penitentiary.

I always not only want push the envelope in my career but I also have an itch for going against the grain.