Biography

As a referee, the last fight of his career was the infamous Tyson/Holyfield rematch. Lane's shirt was splattered with Holyfield's blood, as a result of the biting incident; soon afterward, Lane auctioned away his bloodstained shirt for many times its original cost.

Ex-Marine

As a boxer, Lane's nose was broken numerous times. Today, he can push his nose all the way into his face without pain, since all the cartilage has been surgically removed from it; the nose always springs back to its normal position. Several fans still beg him to do this trick for them.

Has published an autobiography, "Let's Get It On!"

2 time NCAA Welterweight Boxing Champion. Amateur record 60-4. Narrowly missed 1960 Olympic Team.

I'm not final because I'm right. I'm right because I'm final.

I'm bald, and I'm short...not only in stature, but also in patience with those unwilling to give their best effort. And I'm not talking just about boxing. Life's nothing but one continuous battle from start to finish.

When people ask me for advice, here's what I tell them: "Make no excuses, and never hesitate to say what you think. Cherish your fellow human beings, be honest, and strive for excellence in all that you do."

Murder is the only crime on which there's no statute of limitations.

Some people, you've got to lock up. If you don't, they're going to hurt you.