I Don't Fight For Bragging Rights.

I Fight Myself. I Don't Fight To Break Ali's Record Or Sugar Ray Robinson's Record. I Fight To Please Myself. I Know In My Heart Where I'm Rated. I Didn't Fight In Ali's Era. This Is My Era.

Self-preservation Is An Important Thing To Me.

Boxing Has Always Been Work To Me, A Job. If I Could Say Anything To A Youngster Taking Up Boxing It Would Be To "be Smart And Not Take A Lot Of Punches". It's Called The Sweet Science For A Reason. Hit And Not Be Hit, Make A Lot Of Money Without Taking A Lot Of Punishment. That's What It's About.

Maidana Is A Young, Strong And Tough Competitor. He's A Guy That I Can't Overlook. You Can Never Take Any Fighter For Granted Because Anything Can Happen.

If I Did Want To Come Back, I Was Going To Make, What, $50 Million? You Know What; Don't Call My Phone Unless You've Got $100 Million.