If you want it, leave your excuses behind and come and get it

I think its so good for boxing when a new guy or new blood as we call it, makes a big statement.

Sonny Liston stood up to me and actually made me give ground. No one has ever done that to me before or since.

I do believe he’s the greatest, but forget about boxing - give that to Joe Louis, or somebody - I believe he’s one of the greatest men I’ve ever met.

Learn to sell and you'll never starve

I am a winner each and every time I go into the ring.

Excellence isn't achieved without inspiration and perspiration. You've got to have both.