I wouldnt change anything because the mistakes and the hurt are as important as all the great fights. They made me who I am today.

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

Before the start of the '76 Olympics, I'd had 160 amateur fights. I won 155 and lost five

I consider myself blessed. I consider you blessed. We've all been blessed with God-given talents. Mine just happens to be beating people up.

We're all endowed with God-given talents. Mine happens to be hitting people in the head.

You don't play boxing. You really don't. You play golf, you play tennis, but you don't play boxing.

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