The word had spread and people were piling around us. But then very suddenly, Sonny Liston froze me with that look of his. He said real quiet, 'Let's go on over here.' And he led the way to a table and the people hung back. I ain't going to lie. This was the only time since I have known Sonny Liston that he really scared me.

Champions are not generated from the championship. Champion is generated from something they have in them, desires, dreams, and visions.

I’m gonna show you how great I am.

I've never really resented hard work because I've always liked it. Up every morning for roadwork. Going to the gymnasium every day at 12 o'clock. I never change my pattern.

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 don't know how many millions I'll make, so I have to give some back to charity. God blesses me with the money, but only if I give some away.

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