They say actually every time I enter the ring, in a way, I`m going to the war. They say to me daily, you are a prized fighter, what`s the difference? And I like to say to those critics of the press and the others that there is one hell of a lot of difference in fighting in a ring and going to war in Vietnam.

I didn't deny nothing I believe. I'm still the same everything.

I didn't run with a gang - I didn't have time. There were a few little street gangs sitting in the spotlights at night time - talking and playing marbles. But I was so wrapped up in boxing since I was 12.

I would say that I put down a lot of the white American culture, and ways, and beliefs.

Home is the place you can go when you're whipped.

I’m gonna show you how great I am.

The worst man is the one who sees himself as the best.