Ring Strategy Quotes

Muhammad could take a very good punch. He was slick, he could move, he could hit, make you miss, good hand speed and combinations and one of the greatest fighters of all time in my opinion.

Boxing is all hard work. I don't care what level you're on.

In boxing you create a strategy to beat each new opponent, it's just like chess.

It's a beautiful sport, boxing, when you're winning and everything is going well but when you hit the lows it really upsets you.

There's not as much oxygen in that hot gym and I think it's great for conditioning. I believe in a lot of boxing. You can train and work on the speed bag and heavy bag, but when you get in the ring with another fighter, it's a different story. Punches are coming at you, there's physical contact, muscle against muscle.

I don't want to be chasing a big, awkward southpaw around the ring. I want a fight that people will enjoy.

I was a left hooker, and I loved hooking. I also really liked to jab and mix it up right away.

My performance against Ruiz was a good one - there were plenty of knockdowns, excitement, and drama.

I had an exciting style, I was very aggressive, a body puncher, and I attacked all the time.

In the heavyweight division, you can't afford to make a mistake.

My own ambition in the ring had always been skillful boxing, speed and defense - on the order of Mike Gibbons.

Really, if you get in the ring and box with someone for real, I don't think it is a sport. As far as professional fighters, you are literally putting your life on the line.

Mike Tyson would have been a good sparring partner for me and Muhammad Ali because Tyson was a fast fighter and he could punch and throw good combinations.

I am seeing all the guys, like Earnie Shavers, Tex Cobb, and Larry Holmes all the time.

With experience in boxing, you learn how to be a scientific boxer and how to fight easy.

Kell Brook is a strong fighter. He likes to dictate the pace, which most boxers like to do. He likes to use his jab to set up other punches, like the left hook.

Hassan N'Dam is a very good fighter, he's very experienced and been around a long time. He's got good footwork, very good movement.

The Americans love Carl Froch. He has brought nothing but excitement to these shores in those Super Six victories he produced.

Everyone has their own methods, when Muhammad Ali was coming through I am sure people said he leaned back too far, had his chin too high and dropped his hands too low. I am not comparing myself Ali, just showing that people have different methods that work for them.

The heavyweight division needs me.

Boxing is all about timing. And if you take long periods of inactivity, you will be made to pay the price.

I have watched and tracked Zeuge since he won the World Title against Giovanni De Carolis. He's a good fighter with decent foot work in particular.

Boxing fans are a very cynical bunch.

I'm taught to adapt and exploit every situation in the ring.

I'm a knockout artist.