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But boxing was my profession. I had to go back the second time because I was broke and I couldn't just go and get a college degree and earn it. I had too many bills, too many families.

Boxing gave me the opportunities to grow into the person that I am today.

I didn't excel too highly in school, but I felt that I was moving ahead - and not just in boxing - but in life.

Boxing is a sport, but it's also entertainment. I wanted to transcend the sport and be considered just not as a fighter, or a champion, but someone very special.

I didn't make the most of school, but boxing has given me discipline.

Boxing is a buzz, but I went into it to make a living. I wasn't going to go into the ring and get punched in the head for the fun of it.

When I was a little kid I wanted to be an artist or a painter. But once I got into boxing, all I wanted was to box.

You know, I think I had a great career; there's not much I think I'd do different other than get a title shot much earlier. I didn't get one till 49 or 50 fights into my career.

Before, boxing was something that I did. Now, boxing is who I am.