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You're always nervous before a fight.

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

I fought tall fighters, short fighters, strong fighters, slow fighters, sluggers and boxers. It was either learn or get knocked off.

In boxing, I had a lot of fear. Fear was good. But, for the first time, in the bout with Muhammad Ali, I didn't have any fear. I thought, 'This is easy. This is what I've been waiting for'. No fear at all. No nervousness. And I lost.

I ran into a couple of guys who were boxers. They talked me into working out at their gym. I became obsessed with boxing and the idea of becoming a champion.

I was a big fighter when I was younger. In bars I was ready to explode and fight.

I've always been a fighter - it's always been a part of my personality.

I'm scared of any fighter I've ever fought because they are some dangerous people to be dealing with. That's also where the anxiety comes from.

I was a fighter and very determined. There was no way I was going to back out without winning.

I always feel like the freshest boxer going into competitions.