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I set out in the beginning to be the heavyweight champion of the world. From a very young age, I was going to be the heavyweight champion of the world. Nothing else was a problem to me. That's what I'll finish doing.

I believe in myself. I want to be a fighter. I want to be heavyweight champion of the world.

You don't know what it is to be heavyweight champ of the world until you become the heavyweight champ of the world.

My goal in boxing is to be the best.

I wanted to be a world champion.

In 1973 I became heavyweight champion of the world with 38 victories, no defeats as a professional. You get to a point where you think you cannot lose. I felt like I had the greatest power with my fists, I was the strongest man in the world.

My personal goals are to fight and beat the best opponent possible.

I've worked hard and accomplished what I've accomplished in the heavyweight scene.

What could be better than walking down any street in any city and knowing you're the heavyweight champion of the world?