It's impossible for 30 million black people to be violent against 170 million - we need a mental revolution, unity in coming together, and not physical.

Champions have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.

I used to ask my brother Rudy to throw rocks at me. I'd dodge every one. That's how I learned how to bob and weave: ducking rocks.

Boxing is just to introduce me to the struggle. Like, when I speak I draw people in the States to teach them various things or to give them dignity, pride and self-help. I have to help the dope and prostitution problem.

Now, if I even say the wrong thing I make the news.

If the white man ain't the devil, he's been aiming at the history of the Americans.

Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don't be afraid to take that first step.