It's different when you become a professional, because you also have to become a businessman, and that takes something away from it.

My toughest fight was myself. For me to disclose and let things out was not easy because we don't want to seem weak or like we are different, but I learned that it's okay.

Boxing was not something I truly enjoyed. Like a lot of things in life, when you put the gloves on, it's better to give than to receive.

I was painfully initiated into boxing, because the guys I fought were a lot bigger than me.

I've always believed that you can be whatever you want to be if you are willing to sacrifice and dedicate yourself.

Before the start of the '76 Olympics, I'd had 160 amateur fights. I won 155 and lost five

I've always been quiet and kind of shy. I'm sociable, but I would probably migrate to a corner.