Zahir Raheem Believed Quotations

I never lost faith in my abilities, ... Even when things got rough and I wasn't getting any fights, I always believed in myself. I was depressed after not being able to capitalize on being a member of the (1996) Olympic team but I trained hard and worked and waited for my opportunity. I got it against Erik Morales and thankfully, I was able to take advantage of it. I think I'm ready for anyone in the lightweight division now. Anybody they want to put in front of me, let's go.

I beat a legend tonight. I've always believed in myself. I just needed an opportunity like this.

I always believed in myself when nobody else would, ... I worked hard. It wasn't a gift. I earned it.