I have the world heavyweight title not because it was 'given' to me, not because of my race or religion, but because I won it in the ring through my own boxing ability.

Frazier's got two chances. Slim, and none. And Slim just left town

Impossible is nothing.

I say get an education. Become an electrician, a mechanic, a doctor, a lawyer, anything but a fighter. In this trade, it's the managers that make the money and last the longest.

A fighter can condition his body to go hard certain rounds, then to coast certain rounds.

I tried to get into the mind of my opponent and psyche him out.

I’m gonna whup whoever stole my bike!