Gerry Cooney

I never fought because of my father. I started to box before he pushed me. It had nothing to do with him. ”

Some of the things written about me hurt, but there is nothing I can do about it. ”

When I fought Holmes, I feel I was a better fighter than he was. I was just so caught up in what was written about the fight - I got caught up in that whole thing. ”

I want to win. For myself first. And for all those people who stuck with me and understood. ”

The Klitschko boys, they're great fighters, but they're just boring here in America. ”

I feel like a pro now. Before I fought Holmes, I felt like a rookie. ”

I don't fear Holmes, but I think he's a good fighter. He has a lot of pride. But I wouldn't be fighting him if I feared him. It's going to be a tough fight. People say with all the hoopla out there, I won't be able to handle it. I believe the pressure's on him. I'm just going to do my thing. ”

My father was one tough man. ”

I either had to concentrate on fighting, or I had to help my family. I chose my family. I love my mom; I love my family. ”

I've always wanted to fight. I love to fight. ”