People say it's a movie about boxing, but... I don't agree at all. I don't think it's a movie about boxing. Boxing is like a platform. It's just a stage where this is played out.

You measure yourself by the people who measure themselves by you.

How are we going to get rid of racism? Stop talking about it!

I don't have anybody telling me what to say. I have people who would suggest, maybe, that I shouldn't do this, that or the other, but that's strictly up to me.

There is no such thing as homophobia. It is not a fear. It is you being an asshole.

I avoid seeing myself while I'm working on role so I won't see "me."

I don't want a Black History Month. Black history is American history.