I sought the advice and cooperation from all those around me- but not permission.

Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.

Spirituality is recognizing the divine light that is within us all. It doesn't belong to any particular religion; it belongs to everyone

I figure I'll be champ for about ten years and then I'll let my brother take over - like the Kennedys down in Washington.

The roughest and toughest fighter I fought was Joe Frazier

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. The hands can't hit what the eyes can't see.

My face is so pretty, you don’t see a scar, which proves I’m the king of the ring by far.