It was a whole different world, and Montreal was an absolutely beautiful setting unlike anywhere I'd ever been before. So, Montreal in '76 was an encompassing experience I will cherish for the rest of my life.

When we got back to the U.S., I wanted to kiss the ground after seeing what people in other countries are denied or don't have.

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

I retired and came back in '97. Woo! I mean, come on! I don't know, man. A six-year layoff? That was crazy! My career was relatively short, whether you look at either its length in years or the number of fights I had. But it was brutal.

Although it was a great accomplishment to win a gold medal, as soon as they put it on you, that's it; your career is over.

Aaron Pryor wants to get into the ring with me. He wants to be able to retire, and he will. For health reasons.

When I'm not in training. I'll walk around the streets at 153, but it's not solid; it's my socializing weight.