I don't like Larry Merchant. He thinks he knows everything about a sport that he was never in. He walks around with papers and studies what he writes, he just pisses you off.

People think that I reached the top overnight; well, it took me fourteen years. I was twenty-nine before I really made it. I've had my jaws and hands broken. One arm is out of place. I've paid my dues in this business.

There is no quit in me.

I think the world is changing. And it's changing so fast that people have to change with it.

I still feel that I am in my prime right now but I think my best fights were in my thirties.

My fans know the name Larry Holmes and that he always gave it his all.

I won't say I won't fight again but I don't think anyone wants to fight me so I am finished and I will just continue with boxing exhibitions.