You have to really think about what kind of guy the character is and decide on a style that works, that complements my physicality and that's going to be believable, but also be compelling for the audience and for the camera.

If you're going to play a champion athlete, people expect you to look a certain way, and you also have to have the stamina to be able to continue to perform.

I had always wanted to play a boxer, all of my life. I grew up watching great boxing films.

I love the whole world of boxing and the sense of community that exists there.

I love boxing. I really respect the guys and admire the guys who do it. But, I'm very, very happy with my career as an actor. I made the right choice.

The greatest gift that an actor can have is good scripts because then you're relieved of the responsibility of trying to elevate the material.

You can get into a place in your life where you no longer are in control of events, and events are in control of you.