I always enjoy myself fighting in Mississippi. I enjoy myself fighting anywhere.

Earnie hit me harder than any other fighter, including Mike Tyson. He hit me and I was face down on the canvas hearing saxophonist Jimmy Tillis.

Tyson is a lot better than I thought, a lot better. People can talk about Spinks all they want... Tyson is the true champion.

It's hard being black. You ever been black? I was black once - when I was poor.

I don't know if I have any regrets, I have had a pretty successful life. I have learned good, bad, and ugly.

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

That guy [Floyd Mayweather] is throwing his money around like there is no tomorrow.