In the big leagues everyone has ability. It always comes down to mind games. Who ever is more mentally strong-wins.

To the people that have said I'm too small, I'm not fast enough, I don't have what it takes, I'm not strong enough. THANK YOU

When I beat Sonny Liston, I shocked the world. When I joined the Muslims, I shocked the world. When I beat George Forman, I shocked the world. I am from the House of Shock

I only read the Holy Koran, the Bible and the sports pages

I just try to stay half way decent looking. Boxing's a rough sport and you get hit a lot.

I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'

My way of joking is to tell the truth. That's the funniest joke in the world.