I wanted to prove I was the best fighter in the world.

I come across famous people all the time. It's the respect factor I appreciate. They respect me, they respect what I've achieved and the manner I've done it. It's street credibility. They know where I'm coming from, they know my reputation.

You can just fight one man at a time.

I wanted to prove I was the best fighter in the world.

I don't have anything else to prove.

Fighters used to be afraid of the Russians, Cubans but then I'd figure them out and figure out how to beat them.

I play chess about four hours a day in training camp. You have to decide what move to use, or what combination of moves. I think less when I box because the reaction time is a lot quicker, but some people call me the chess boxer because they say I think too much in the ring. I take my time and they don't see the action they want. Some boxers just go in there and just throw punches and hope to win.