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I define fear as standing across the ring from Joe Louis and knowing he wants to go home early.

People ask me how I am so fearless on a ladder and how I have no fear in the ring. And the answer to that question is a bit complicated. I used to have no fear, but that is no longer true. With a wife and two girls at home, I'm more afraid now than ever.

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 don't fear anything.

I don't fear anything now.

I don't fear anybody... at all.

I take a lot of risks in the ring.

I was always scared in the amateurs, but the minute I got in the ring it was like another person took over. I become more vicious. In there I love to hurt people. Outside I can't hurt a bug.

No, I was never afraid.

No matter how big and strong you are... even Tyson said he was scared as hell walking to the ring. Everyone feels the pressure.