Money is my God. If you think God will help you then quit your job and see how much he cares.

Everybody has a gameplan until he gets hit

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

I'm in trouble because I'm normal and slightly arrogant. A lot of people don't like themselves and I happen to be totally in love with myself.

I felt Holyfield was using his head illegally. I told the referee I wasn't getting any help, so I went back to the streets. I cannot defend it, but it happened.

I don't try to intimidate anybody before a fight. That's nonsense. I intimidate people by hitting them.

Being a champion opens lots of doors—I'd like to get a real estate license, maybe sell insurance.