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

Boxing was not something I truly enjoyed. Like a lot of things in life, when you put the gloves on, it's better to give than to receive.

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

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

Except for Ali, fighters had never been marketable.

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

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