To be honest, I don't know. I started one [book] back in 1982 or '83 when I first retired. But I was only 25 or 26 and not ready to write my memoirs.

I think an athlete should be honest. I know it's difficult, but if a guy knocked me on my can, I couldn't very well say, I slipped.

I wanted to be like Bruce Jenner.

Before I fight, I always pray that no one gets hurt.

Spread your love and fly.

The only way for a fighter to get back in shape is to fight his way back.

If I hadn't had the talent, the networks wouldn't have televised my fights. No one has made me; I made myself. I paid my dues