I want to be promoted in the urban areas. A lot of African-American people should know more about me.

I’m not in this sport to see how hard I can get hit or to see how many big punches I can take. I am in this game to fight as long as I can. I am trying to dish a lot of punishment.

People always say, "I don't mean to do this . . . ," and then they do it! If you don't mean to touch on something, then don't touch on it. That's how I feel.

I don't have to fight if I don't want to.

If I did want to come back, I was going to make, what, $50 million? You know what; don't call my phone unless you've got $100 million.

I always put my boxing first.

Everywhere I go, I will make a good payday. But we got to choose the right opponent and the right time and the right venue.