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My ambition is not to be just a good fighter. I want to be great, something special.
I have lived in Ireland, visited all my life, and when I fight, I represent Ireland.
If he goes down, he is to get up, and continue to fight, until I finish the process.
I told myself that I'll do everything within my power to never let that happen again.
The game plan might be different based on the opponent, but the approach is the same.
I realised nothing was permanently broken, I needed to take control and make changes.
I'm the best at talking trash I'm also the best at going out there and backing it up.
So many things we do as young people are things we have to live with as older people.
If you can look in your mother's eyes and she's proud of you, then you're a champion.
My first boxing memory is watching Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard on television.
You got 3 things going against you: you're good, you're left-handed, and you're black
Fighting George Foreman is like being in the street with an 18-wheeler coming at you.
It was all about the ring. That's where you got your brains shook and the money took.
I've worked really hard to hurt people in my life so I admire people who heal people.
Everybody you fight is not your enemy and everybody who helps you is not your friend.
I'm not much for talking. You know what I do. I put guys in body bags when I'm right.
We all have to control our feelings. That's the thing that separates us from animals.
I felt the same fear in my first fight as I did in my last fight. It never goes away.
We have one life / It soon will be past / What we do for God / Is all that will last.
It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.
Ali’s got a left, Ali’s got a right, if he hits you once, you’re asleep for the night
I can remember a couple of real fights when I ran. Because they were kinda dangerous.
It will be a killer, and a chiller, and a thriller, when I get the gorilla in Manila.
They criticize because they don't have a life. It's easy to criticize another person.
Holyfield is nothing but class, and I think he's a breath of fresh air for the sport.
The rush you get from competing in front of the whole world, there's nothing like it.
Boxing is the only thing I have ever understood - I certainly don't understand women.
Can't wait to start camp on Monday. Feeling really hungry this year. Watch out world.
People can say what they want about me. But I've got a big heart and will keep going.
I'm doing it, I took responsibility in my country and I've done it with my bare hands.
Anytime you fight a champion, you got to watch the tape closely and study him closely.
It's not just fleet of foot or speed. It's about who gets caught and gets knocked out.
I don't have one polarizing message. It is just about being consistent over the years.
At the end of the day, the great ones - well, they rise, and that's what I want to do.
I've been lucky that I've been around good people, who kept me grounded and taught me.
All we had aboard the ship that morning was one Annapolis graduate and three reserves.
It's not too late actually to speak to somebody about psychology, it's never too late.
I'm human. When you lose, of course you're going to be upset. It's a horrible feeling.
Whenever the Klitschkos pick opponents who punch back, things go pear-shaped for them.
Sometimes when you have bipolar you have days you are grumpy and not feeling yourself.
Being angry and resentful of someone is like letting them live rent-free in your head.
By forgetting the past and by throwing myself into other interests, I forget to worry.
I got tired of everyone being in my way, so I had to kick them out to have my privacy.
Ali always said I would be nothing without him, but who would he have been without me?
Boxing isn't just about brute strength; it's about skill and outwitting your opponent.
Now I am ready to set new goals and start a new career for myself outside of the ring.
Sugar Ray wouldn't give me a rematch, and that's the reason I walked away from boxing.
What I've done in the past is history and what I'm gonna do in the future is a mystery
When Jesus comes back, these crazy, greedy, capitalistic men are gonna kill him again.
People love you when you're successful, but if you're not, who really cares about you?