In boxing, I had a lot of fear. Fear was good. But, for the first time, in the bout with Muhammad Ali, I didn't have any fear. I thought, "This is easy. This is what I've been waiting for". No fear at all. No nervousness. And I lost.

It embarrasses me to think of all those years I was buying silk suits and alligator shoes that were hurting my feet; cars that I just parked, and the dust would just build up on them.

A hero is someone right who doesn't change.

Read the Bible; it is your roadmap through life.

Growing up poor, I didn't even have a lunch to take to school.

I get up in the morning looking for an adventure.

People are hurt in love affairs and never recover, more than a boxing match.