I look up to Bernard Hopkins as a fighter. I'm honored to be his co-main event and to be able to give a great performance.

Zaveck is a tough guy. He has never been knocked down and I love putting people to sleep. Knowing that he has never been knocked down is a true test for me

I'm in love with boxing. It fell into my lap and I have been in love with it ever since.

When it comes to boxing I find a way to clear my mind. When it comes to boxing you have to fight. Clear your mind and fight. You can't really think of outside things when you're in the ring.

When I say I'm a true welterweight I'm talking about every fighter that has ever moved into the welterweight division.

I look up to Bernard Hopkins as a fighter. I'm honored to be his co-main event and to be able to give a great performance.

It was my dream as a kid was to make history.