Sometimes you have to wait for the right deal. They all seem good, at least at first, and they may make you some quick money. But when the right deal comes, and it fits into your [overall] plan, it's just overwhelming success. Sometimes, with the long-term deals, you have to take a risk if you're going to get a reward. It's exactly like fighting. Sometimes you have to take chances to get that huge win.

The mind is a real dangerous neighborhood to travel by ourselves.

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.

You need to learn independence. You have to be independent - it builds character.

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.

All praise is to Allah, I'll fight any man, any animal, if Jesus were here I'd fight him too.

Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth.