Some people have a team of ten people - Waste of money, waste of time. I do it on my own when I'm in the ring.

Just swerve Golovkin like the plague. He punches like a mule. I don't need to be in with him. Dangerous fight.

It's not Beirut or Bosnia.

It's counterproductive and self-destructive to bear grudges with people that are negative.

I was prepared to get knocked out myself trying to knock him out, because then I could sleep at night knowing that I've given my best.

I knew it was all or nothing.

It is satisfying following such an emphatic victory over the current unbeaten champion (Lucian Bute) to know that there's a lot of people eating humble pie.

Your longevity in the sport is governed by how you live in between the fights.

Joe Calzaghe was using the excuse, no one knows who I am in America. Now everyone knows who I am in America.

He's got a rematch clause in his contract but I'm not sure if he's going to want to exercise that rematch but if he does, I'd happily oblige. I'll go over to Canada and give him another whooping.

Somebody thinking that they can make noise intimidate me is comical.

I love travel, it promotes open-mindedness, and I believe that the interactions you have as you go places and meet people all sharpen the mind.

Your doubt survives by stuffing itself with your confidence.

You have two choices: To live an unconscious life, or to be conscious of your magnificence...

I am learning to appreciate the gift of the moment.

I know cigarettes can kill & wonder why she wants to die.

You're only as good as the people you hire.

I have a very classic take on fashion. I like my accessories to pop, but in general, my style is pretty classic.

Seeker, empty the boat, lighten the load, be free of craving and judgment and hatred, and feel the joy of the way.

Whatever we call it - mind, character, soul - we like to think we possess something that is greater than the sum of our neurons and that animates us.

Home is a shelter from storms - all sorts of storms.