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

I'm a competitor and a very proud man. If a guy beats me once, he'll have to do it again to make me believe him.

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

To be the best, you need to spend hours and hours and hours running, hitting the speed bag, lifting weights and focusing on training.

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.

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

My intention was to fight Durán ASAP because I knew Durán's habits. I knew he would indulge himself, he'd gain 40–50 lbs and then sweat it off to make 147.