Fighters used to be afraid of the Russians, Cubans but then I’d figure them out and figure out how to beat them.

After about 25 fights you don’t always have to keep going to the bathroom before the fight.

I am proud to be in Los Angeles. I have a lot of fans that love me here. When you talk about the Meccas of boxing – Las Vegas, New York – now you have to talk about Los Angeles.

I don’t have anything else to prove.

It’s not rage that drives me, it’s competition.

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

For me, there’s never any bad blood – unless you do something to me.

The mission I set out on in the beginning – to become heavyweight champion of the world, undisputed, lineal champion – you could say that mission is complete.

During the past 23 years, I have set a number of goals for myself and I’m proud to say that these goals have been achieved.

You can’t spend 110 percent on something if you don’t have that same hunger and drive. I have achieved all my goals – my mission is complete.