Hashim Rahman was going to knock me out. Hashim Rahman was going to end my career. Hashim Rahman was going to humiliate me. He needs to change his name to Has-Been Rahman now!
- Lennox LewisI am really happy that Rahman beat Monte Barrett, ... I want to beat Hasim Rahman very much. His mouth and talk proves nothing to me. I think real fighters do not perform in the press, they perform in the ring.
- Vitali Klitschko(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.
- Arda Nazerian