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"I am still quick at 250 to 260 lbs and I am smarter."
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"Those guys were made for me and Muhammad because they come straight in and don't back up but you had to watch out for his punching power but if we could have neutralized that then we would have been fine."
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"We put our life on the line to fight for them, put on a show and these guys take our money so whatever happens to Bob Arum, Don King or anyone else is fine with me."
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"I am still quick at 250 to 260 lbs and I am smarter."
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"George Foreman is easier and has the bigger name and have you noticed that Foreman never calls me out or ever mentions my name? He is afraid of me like most fighters are and most people want to forget about Larry Holmes, like he never ever existed."
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"My fans know the name Larry Holmes and that he always gave it his all."
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"I don't think Joe Louis could take the punches today fighting in this era."
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"It's hard being black. You ever been black? I was black once - when I was poor."
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"I came from a dirt farm, now I'm filthy rich."
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"Everybody knows that I am one of the greatest fighters of all time and I would beat all those guys."
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"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."
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