[Cus D'Amato] told me, 'You're the type of guy who has to be hurt to learn.' I'm pissed off today because he was right about everything.

I probably have a 20,000-word vocabulary. I'll match my wits with anyone on literature, science and the arts.

I know how hard it is to be a woman, especially a black woman.

What was most important was the knowledge [aspect] of the fight. I learned this early on and just told myself to "upgrade my mind." That's just what I wanted to do my whole life.

I'am not predictor of fights, but I know when I hit 'em good, the fight is close to an end

I like doing other things. I like getting high, hanging out with my kids. I like drinking. I have so many demons.

I'm just a sucker even talking to you guys. I should be ready to rip your heads off your necks. But it's just not the right thing to do