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.

I saw Todd Bridges talk about being abused on Oprah. Something that he said, or an expression that he made that gave me that little boost I needed to be open about it and to talk about it as transparently as I did. When I told my wife, she couldn't believe it. She was petrified, because it's such a no-no, taboo, a hands-off subject. But I'd have to say hearing Todd Bridges on Oprah was my watershed moment.

Were all given some sort of skill in life. Mine just happens to be beating up on people.

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

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

Success is attaining your dream while helping others to benefit from that dream materializing.

Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities.