When I was about 8 or 9, I lived in New Jersey with my mother and we were seven deep in one bedroom and sometimes we didn't have electricity.

I know how I could beat myself: by not being disciplined, by slacking, by not dedicating myself to my craft, by not working hard, by not listening, by thinking I know it all - short like that.

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

I walk around at 150-152 pounds to weigh 147 pounds. Other boxers weigh around 160-170 before coming down.

Maidana is a young, strong and tough competitor. He's a guy that I can't overlook. You can never take any fighter for granted because anything can happen.

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.

There's ups and downs with boxing, layoffs are part of the sport and they can either help or hurt a guy.