Floyd Patterson

The fighter loses more than his pride in the fight; he loses part of his future. He's a step closer to the slum he came from.

Fear was absolutely necessary. Without it, I would have been scared to death.

I've been knocked down more than any heavyweight champion in history.

I have always had confidence in my own ability.

For me it's a simple sport and a simple way to live these seven or eight years of maximum sport.

It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly.