When asked to surrender what naval hero of the revolution said you have not yet begun to fight?

The naval hero of the American Revolution who famously declared, "I have not yet begun to fight!" was John Paul Jones. This statement was made during a naval battle against the British ship HMS Serapis in 1779. Despite being heavily outmatched, Jones's tenacity and fighting spirit became emblematic of the American struggle for independence. His relentless determination ultimately led to a victory that bolstered American morale.