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I came here for a fight, to give people value for money and they have their own tear-up. I don't want that - go down the boozer if you want to have a fight. Nigel Benn, on the fighting which marred his WBC title fight against Juan Carlos Gimenez at the NEC.

The kind who started all this mindless trouble are scum and low-life. I'd like to lock them in a small room and let them kill each other. Frank Warren, promoter.

What is it with you guys over here? This is the third time I have seen trouble at fights and each time it has been here in the UK. Dr Ferdie Pacheco, American commentator.

If Diane was 40 times over the testosterone limit she'd have a deep voice and we'd all call her Barry White. John Regis on Diane Modahl.

It is quite a strange feeling to be told on the one hand you are innocent but that on the other hand you are banned. Nick Bitel, Solomon Wariso's solicitor.

The referee was a muppet. He came straight out of The Muppet Show. Ian Wright, after being booked for dissent against Norwich.