I would lie in bed, and I was nine years old, and say to myself: 'I want to be the richest man in the world.' I've come a long way from there.

If anyone has followed my career, they know that there's been a lot of obstacles and a lot of ups and down through my career. But day in and day out, and in the square circle, I went out there and always did my best.

I'm a professional fighter and like most professional fighters I have had difficulties with my hands in the past.

I knew boxing before I knew anything else.

I don't fold under pressure, great athletes perform better under pressure, so put pressure on me.

I want to beat the best out there and whoever is considered the top fighters of my era.

I'm looking to expand my portfolio while I'm on top and while I'm young.