[Ruslan Provodnikov] s a fantastic fighter but in terms of his style and Manny's [ Pacquiao] they are completely different and the preparations for each are completely different but that is no different for me because I am always fighting guys with different styles.

Stony Brook is a great school scholastically and I enjoyed my time there. It taught me a lot about life and about the future that I am living now. It is an honor to have graduated from there and to be recognized as an alumnus.

The more attention that is drawn to any of the fighters, especially in a positive way, is good for the sport.

The hard work is done. The training is done. I'm not gonna say too much.

Medical School is the next step in my career. There is no doubt about that. My mind is still hungry and I want to continue my education.

I knew my time would come I just had to stay focused and disciplined and if you work hard good things happen. I am right where I am supposed to be.

I feel like I fight an aggressive style - smart / aggressive.