As a child I was sometimes so hungry that I used to dream that one day I'd get locked in a grocery store.

Don't try to reinvent the wheel. Just learn from the guys who have already done it well. You need a mentor, a seasoned coach who is willing to share his wisdom and experience with you. Ask someone who has already been successful to guide you.

When I found Jesus Christ, I learned to be a better athlete. I didn't have to go out there and knock them out in the first round. I've learned to be patient, skillful in the ring. At the same time, I wanted to prove to other boxers that you can take off this killer instinct stuff, you can be a great athlete, a great boxer, and love your brother.

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

No doubt about it, in my career Ron Lyle hit me the hardest. One time he hit me so hard I didn't see it until I saw it on film when I woke up!

Changing your nature is the hardest thing to do. But I discovered that you can be who you choose to be.