You have to keep your goal in mind and never lose sight of it. I envisioned myself winning the heavyweight title for ten years before I actually captured it. If you're not driven to do your best, you'll never reach the level of excellence in your life.

That's my gift. I let that negativity roll off me like water off a duck's back. If it's not positive, I didn't hear it. If you can overcome that, fights are easy.

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

Everybody wants to be somebody. The thing you have to do is give them confidence they can. You have to give a kid a dream.

I'm working for the Lord, and even though the Lord's pay isn't very high, his retirement program is.

I hope to have one more boxing match at the age of 55. Given that demographic at the age of 55 to 65, you've got to make a statement with your life. Otherwise, you are just existing.

One of my goals is to inspire everyone I meet to become a better person.