Boxing has always been work to me, a job. If I could say anything to a youngster taking up boxing it would be to "be smart and not take a lot of punches". It's called the sweet science for a reason. Hit and not be hit, make a lot of money without taking a lot of punishment. That's what it's about.

You know, everybody has a slogan, and once you beat people over the head with it so much, then that's what you'll eventually be called once you retire from the sport or whatever.

You've got to have a villain and they'll always make me a villain. I'm used to it - it makes me work harder and it makes me fight harder.

Hopefully, some day I help some of this up-and-coming talent and promote them. Boxing is growing and is here to stay.

I push myself to the limit.

Well, you've got certain obstacles that get in your way throughout your career, but you have to be a strong individual.

Me myself I park in handicap, the reason why... ya know my bankroll make me walk with a crazy limp.