Every time I work out in the gym, every time I train, I know I'm going to do well. But I like surprising the fans, the critics, the people who doubt me.

The fight life, that was easy. This is a battle I have every day.

When people say I can't or I musn't, I always say I can and I will.

There is always space for improvement, no matter how long you've been in the business.

Everything I have in this world, I owe to the sport of boxing, and I won't ever forget that.

I want to be able to look at myself in the mirror and know I took everyone on.

My dad has never once told me after a fight that I did well.

I told you before, I'll fight anyone. I don't care.

Boxing has been in my blood since I can remember. It comes naturally to me, and I've enjoyed it ever since I started, at the age of six.

I was a little kid who used to fight a lot in the street-and get beat up.

You get to be famous or have some notoriety and there are so many people who want a piece of you.

Everybody achieves success in life—a blessed few early in their careers, the rest of us when we lower our standards

Thought for the day: Twitter...140 character limit...must be a great tool for fortune cookie writers...

My wisdom absent of God’s wisdom is nothing more than a best-guess.

I was bringing my attitude as a regular person 'cause this is my attitude.

The hero created himself; the celebrity is created by the media.

I love my mother Ali so much. I'm a momma's boy. I just have a very cool mom. It's not as though I had any say in the matter. I'm just really fortunate. She's the most kind, loving, giving woman.

Spotted Park Bench I am a park bench. Ordinary words cannot express my thoughts on birds.

Illinois corn farmers are the Nation's number two exporter of feed grains.

Love is getting to be cynical, passion's just physical.

Allow me to offer my congratulations on the truly admirable skill you have shown in keeping clear of the mark. Not to have hit once in so many trials, argues the most splendid talents for missing.