I actually won the Copper Gloves in Arizona.
The one-time cotton picker was now the heavyweight champion of the world.
I didn't expect one day I become world champion in the United States. I'm very proud to be together with boxing legends. It's a dream to be in with Muhammad Ali.
Once I have beaten Mormeck, I don't feel there'll be anything left to prove. After winning the world title, I will be recognised as the No. 1 cruiserweight in the world.
Winning the first championship is a goal for any boxer, and it means a lot to reach it.
I don't believe you've seen the best of The Hayemaker yet. I want to leave on the top of the game. Recognised as the best heavyweight fighter on the planet, then I can hang the gloves back up in peace.
When it comes to boxing, I'm a four-time champion in four different weight classes. I did it at the age of 26. You can't down talk that.
I tried to do the impossible on paper -- beat the middleweight champ coming up from 130 pounds.
It was and is a great honor to hold the WBC title, and I've always done it with pride.
