Roland La Starza was tough, but Ezzard Charles was the toughest man I ever fought. I learned what pain was all about when I fought him.

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.

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.

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

What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're the heavyweight champion of the world?

Roland La Starza was tough, but Ezzard Charles was the toughest man I ever fought. I learned what pain was all about when I fought him.