You have to compete in life because if you don't have no competition - no competition, no spirit, you know, you'll fall under the slightest struggle.

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.

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

When you see me smash somebody's skull, you enjoy it.

I'm trying to figure things out in the world. No one knows what this life thing is all about - there's no manual. Just trying to figure it out.

I don't understand why people would want to get rid of pigeons. They don't bother no one.

They called me a 'rapist' and a 'recluse.' I'm not a recluse.