Dan Goossen Quotations

James stands behind his talk in the ring. And Rahman doesn't.

I respect both Peter and Brock as fighters, but Audley was the gold medal winner in 2000. Quite frankly, I just don't see what all the fuss is about, especially if you look at each of their individual records.

This was a mandatory fight. And this has to be mandated to do over again, because we've got to get a winner out of a mandatory fight.

We've had our eyes on this series for quite some time and always believed that with the formation of this partnership, that the fighters and the fans would be the beneficiaries. Come November 17, fans will be treated to a main event that has the future of two fighters on the line the winner fights for the IBF light heavyweight world championship. That's what boxing is all about big fights.

We all had to look to the future of (Johnson's) family and kids, which is the one aspect of this ordeal I'm very proud to deliver to our fighter - future financial stability.

There is some gray area there because of the draw. We're going to find out how much gray area.

Sam reminds me of Glen Johnson. His record is deceptive but this is his opportunity.

A lot of people have underestimated the class of 2004. I think they've all put on solid shows, and they're going to be just fine.

It's a risky fight for Guinn, but it's also risky for James because he's facing a hungry guy who's got talent. But I expect James to come out there and show his greatness again as the pre-eminent heavyweight talent.

It's the same story, year in and year out. You've got different factions; managers, advisers or promoters not wanting the other to get a leg up on them. But it's got to change. For the health, integrity and growth of our industry, we need a clearly defined heavyweight champion.