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“It's an exciting time in the world - democracy, in all its different shapes, is rolling around to new countries all the time. To have a chance to shape the democracy in my home country is an honor.”
“I tell you very openly: it's much easier to be the heavyweight champion of the world than to be the mayor of Kiev.”
“We are trying to make politics more open. It became a Ukrainian tradition to make decisions behind closed doors.”
“I am very proud to have the strongest brother in the world. We helped each other. I want to say thank you very much, brother, for everything what you did for me and your support. Younger brother, I'm more than sure you will also be here.”
“My brother Wladimir will be responsible for further sporting successes.”
“Ukrainian politics is like a fight with no rules. They are trying everything to take me out of the presidential election. I am the biggest danger for the people in power right now.”
“I think that Wladimir is more talented than I, and he has tremendous punching power. He's younger. He's the one. He's better than me.”
“Lennox Lewis after the fight promised to give me rematch, and I very appreciate I have a chance to fight the great champion, great fighter that's Lennox Lewis.”
“Right now, my full concentration is on politics in Ukraine, and I feel that the people need me there.”
“Politicians remain in power although they violate the rules.”
“The one who punches doesn't win. The one who dodges punches wins.”
“I am happy to defend my title. It was a good performance from Chisora. I don't want to make excuses - it was not easy - but I saw every punch from Chisora. I am upset because I wanted to finish the fight before 12 rounds.”
“I know there is trouble in boxing. People say it is no longer good. But I cannot take responsibility. I am not a missionary for boxing.”
“I understand that I'm not 20 anymore, but I feel great, like in my 20s. I don't know what it is, but in our generation, people last longer.”
“We want the police to be young, educated, and have a completely different outlook.”
“Corruption is Ukraine's main enemy; we must destroy it. It's really painful to hear that Ukraine is the most corrupt country in Europe.”
“I am thankful for this title of champion emeritus and proud I never lost my title.”
“Everybody wants to see Ukraine - one of the largest countries in Europe - stable with a stable economic situation, because instability in Ukraine can bring instability in the whole region.”
“In sport, you only see the fighter, but it's teamwork. Without a good team, you will never be the best. In boxing, you have to work with the best coach, the best lawyer, the best manager, the best doctor. Exactly the same principle applies in politics.”
“I'm a big expert in boxing, but in politics I'm a beginner, so I try to use other people's experience. I read books; I'm not afraid to ask for advice.”