[By facing] less stressful ... I'll get a great evaluation of what kind of performer I can be.

If you don't take no chances, then you're not a performer. Performers always take chances. You go see a singer, they'll hit the high note. They'll hit that note, they're not afraid, they're gonna exaggerate the fact and make me enjoy it, make me say, 'Wow, I wish I could do that!'

Why have anyone go through all that if you're still going to make the decision that he can't fight?

He meant so much for the sport and to the people.

Out of ego, I wouldn't go down [in class] to fight somebody.

I'm going back to the drawing board and pray and give it serious thought.