Ariel Helwani Quotes

I wanted to show the world what Deontay Wilder is all about. I'm a heavyweight, and I'm exciting.

I've been in the ring with the Bronze Bomber, Deontay Wilder. I've tasted his power, and he's tasted mine.

I used to tease Joe Louis by reminding him that I was the greatest of all time. But Joe Louis was the greatest heavyweight fighter ever.

Mike Tyson would have been a good sparring partner for me and Muhammad Ali because Tyson was a fast fighter and he could punch and throw good combinations.

The heavyweight boxing needs Shannon Briggs and boxing needs Shannon Briggs.

I'm one of the baddest, hardest-hitting heavyweights in the business. Right here from Alabama, baby.

Badou Jack is a puncher, but so am I.

One of my favourite fighters to watch ever, and of course before I was a ring announcer, was Muhammad Ali.

Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson hits hard. You gotta watch out for him. He's got hammers as fists.

I do think Wilder can be a household name in America. He is a good fighter, and he has knockout power and has knockout potential, which is what you need as a heavyweight.

The thing is that anybody in the heavyweight division can be champion any day just because of one punch.

It would be an honour to knock out Botha.

The people decide who's No. 1, the best in boxing.

At the end of the day, when you're dealing with heavyweights who can punch, anything is possible. When you've got a big heavyweight who has knockout power, anything's possible.

I think everyone has knockout power. I mean, it's the heavyweight division.

I want to fight guys who are in the title mix.

I'm the best heavyweight outside the world champions, and let's not forget that.

I've been a heavyweight in boxing, in kickboxing. I'll do it in again in MMA.

It's very rare in British boxing that you have two fighters who are both undefeated and who are both world champions.

My brother is much stronger, faster, and when he becomes heavyweight champion again, I will be in his corner. One Klitschko may be gone now, but not the Klitschko name.

My dream role is Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion.

Mike Tyson fit the American ideal of a boxer. A fighter who jumps out of his corner and hits out fiercely. That’s what he’'ll be remembered for. But good boxing doesn’t work like that. Tyson never won on points. It was clear that he’'d come a cropper some day.

It is incredibly difficult to adjust to such a little fighter. Mormeck is similar to Mike Tyson, he is just a little still faster.

Madison Square Garden has held some of the best fights of all time. Many legendary fighters have fought there. Being able to fight there is an honor.

I don't think anyone hits as hard as I do in the light heavyweight division.