I had to prove you could be a new kind of black man. I had to show the world.

When you come to the fight Don't block the halls and don't block the door, for y'all may go home after round four.

Whoever knocks persistently, ends by entering.

I have not lost Allah's hope in us to show compassion where none exists and to extend mercy in the most difficult of circumstances. We as Muslims must lead by example.

There were so many fellows ranked over me I couldn't just whoop them all. I had to out-shadow them by talking.

Boxing's a rough sport. After every fight I rush to the mirror to make sure I'm presentable.

I'm a Muslim. I've been a Muslim for 20 years. . . . You know me. I'm a boxer. I've been called the greatest. People recognize me for being a boxer and a man of truth. I wouldn't be here representing Islam if it were terrorist. . . . I think all people should know the truth, come to recognize the truth. Islam is peace.