I have always adhered to two principles. The first one is to train hard and get in the best possible physical condition. The second is to forget all about the other fellow until you face him in the ring and the bell sounds for the fight.

I don't want to be remembered as a beaten champion.

To win takes a complete commitment of mind and body. When you can't make that commitment, they don't call you a champion anymore.

I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.

I'd be conceited if I said I could, but I'd be lying if I said I couldn't.

That was a f****g dumb question. If I didn't think I was gonna win, why the hell would I be fighting?!

In the ring, I never really knew fear.