[At the announcement, Rahman came to the podium wearing a chef's hat and holding a tray of food.] I just had some chicken Kiev prepared for him, because I am so happy he's not chicken anymore, ... We're finally getting in the ring. I'm glad he's all healed up. I just hope and pray he doesn't stub his toe or prick his finger before November 12th. |
a big flaw of my career. |
Absolutely. Right there on HBO. Rochester has been very instrumental in this championship. |
He knows when he fights me, along with the whipping comes a little trash-talking. I know one thing — he won't be faking it November 12th. |
He knows when he fights me, along with the whipping comes a little trash-talking. I know one thing ? he won't be faking it November 12th. |
He showed tremendous heart in his fight with Lennox Lewis, and he did show desire, ... He proved he was a champion. I really respect this man. I really feel like he can hurt me if I come with any less than my A-plus game. |
He underestimates my power. My power is a big factor and will set the tone for this fight. Once he gets hit with it, I'm not so sure what adjustments he can make. |
I beat the No. 2 guy [Barrett]. I tried to get the man inside the ring but I couldn't. But I did everything a champion should do. I had an excellent training camp and I was in incredible shape. |
I can beat James Toney, and I beat him tonight. If we fight again we will make adjustments and do better. |
I didn't listen to my corner like I should've. I probably could've made the fight a lot easier for myself if I listened to them more. But I'm hardheaded. I've always been hardheaded. |
I didn't listen to my corner the way I should have. I could've probably made the fight a lot easier for myself. But I'm a fighter. I'm hard-headed. And I think I won the fight. But if two judges say it was a draw, so be it. If they say it was a draw, then OK, it was a draw. |
I feel like we're right on schedule, |
I really feel like I'm in the best shape that I can be in. |
I suspect that. I saw him a week after the alleged injuries and he's walking around like he is today, |
I suspect that. I saw him a week after the alleged injuries and he's walking around like he is today, ... I know one thing -- he won't be faking it November 12th. |