Every fighter is my toughest challenge to date. After I get done with one fight, the next challenge is the toughest.

You're only as good as your last fight. It's just the way things are. It's the way that the sport is built.

As a man, I have no problem saying I was hurt.

You can still entertain without getting a knockout.

This fight should be dubbed, 'No Excuses.' If Carl Froch beats me, there won't be any excuses. I beat Carl Froch, there shouldn't be any excuses. No judges, no referees, no nothing. May the best man win.

That's what makes a fighter. I got dropped and I got back up, and I found a way to get the win.

The road I've taken to this point has not been easy. Being back on HBO is a big thing, but fighting on HBO in my hometown is huge. To be great you have to fight the best. Chad has beaten the best so these are the type fights I want to take. I will put on a great show for all the fans that come out to Oracle Arena.