I'm a free agent. I haven't allowed any promoters to have exclusive options on my fight. I don't need a promoter.

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

When I turned pro, Muhammad Ali was laying back, and I was able to fill up an area that was empty.

Look at football, where you still have injuries no matter how much they improve the helmets and other equipment.

They say that I'm stubborn, and my wife says that, too, but it's paid off so far.

I'll think, If this is his first punch, how are the others gonna feel? That's the only fear I have for myself

Generally, the more weight you put on, the less effective you are.