The danger of a closed mind is that it can also leave good things like love, compassion and reason on its outside.

The fight will last as long as I allow it to last.

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.

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

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

It's not rage that drives me, it's competition.

I am definitely not scared of Mike Tyson. I am at the top of the food chain and he is looking to knock me off. Mike's an arrogant imbecile. He sounds like a cartoon character.