I have to always make sure I don't stay in one place and spend too much time one subject. I have my wife tell me [through an earpiece], "Come back! You're taking too long on that subject." I need to be reeled in.

I'm on the Zoloft to keep from killing y'all.

I just did what I did in my era, basically because of my admiration for the guys who came before me. That's how I've always looked at it. I never thought of boxing like, I'm going to be the greatest fighter ever and make a lot of money. Instead, I thought I was going to win because I learned from the best. I carefully studied the videotapes of all the fighters from the past, dissected their styles, and entered the ring with their spirit.

Basically I don't care what people think of me. I'm not in the communications business.

You never lose until you actually give up.

Some people are faster than others; I'm just figuring it out later, that's all. I'm getting smart too late and old too soon.

I don't want anyone to have to interview me. I wish I didn't have to talk too much about myself.