William Klein Quotes

The heavyweight championship of the world was the most coveted title in sports. Everyone knew who the heavyweight champion was. And not only when it was Muhammad Ali or Rocky Marciano: they knew when it was Ingemar Johansson.

I did a film on Muhammad Ali before he was champion. I was there when he became champion in 1964. I was happy to be able to document the development of a real American hero.

My own American Dream was to serve my country as best I could and make a difference in America - and in the world.

My goal is to be the undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World.

In 1973 I became heavyweight champion of the world with 38 victories, no defeats as a professional. You get to a point where you think you cannot lose. I felt like I had the greatest power with my fists, I was the strongest man in the world.

Upon awakening in the morning, I wondered if the proceedings of the night before had been a dream. It was hard to believe that I was the world's heavyweight champion.

I am a boxing fan.

The days of the heavyweight champion as civil rights leader are long gone. You think you'd see Ali rolling around on the floor of an ESPN Zone? I don't think so.

Getting to fight at the AT&T Stadium is a huge privilege for me and my career.

The goal is to be heavyweight champion of the world.

The only thing that's going to be more epic than Roy Nelson fighting Mark Hunt is Roy Nelson fighting for the belt. Those are two fights that I know fans want to see.

I know I can win the heavyweight championship.

For a long time, I have waited for the opportunity to fight Mr. Roy Jones. This is my personal goal and dream.

To take the belt from the champ you need to finish him.

Fighting in Germany, Wladimir Klitschko makes so much money for everyone.

Becoming heavyweight champion and holding the top title is on my bucket list. That spot is always getting tighter and tighter, but why not? A man can always dream.

Boxing fascinates me.

Boxing is an addiction.

My motivation is being unified heavyweight champion of the world, making New Zealand and my family proud.

I would love to have gone there, fight at Madison Square Garden or a casino in Las Vegas, but there are no American heavyweights now who can pose a challenge to me.

You've got to be really hurt to stop a fight, especially to stop a championship fight.

I just love boxing. I'm in love with the sport.

If they ever let me in the ring with him [Cassius Clay], I'm liable to be put away for murder.

You see for me, America is an idea. It is a stage for transformation. I felt when I came to Iowa City from Calcutta that suddenly I could be a new person . . . What America offers me is romanticism and hope . . . Suddenly, I found myself in a country where

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