Why waltz with a guy for 10 rounds if you can knock him out in one?

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.

In the ring, I never really knew fear.

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

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.

Why waltz with a guy for 10 rounds if you can knock him out in one?

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.