When a 140 pounder that moves up fights a 140 pounder moved up and they move up it's a catch weight.

I only want to fight real champions; I want to fight real opponents, so that I can climb the latter.

Anyone that steps into the ring with me is facing a real welterweight.

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

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

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.

So far the biggest accomplishment I give myself is getting the silver in the Olympic Trials. Even though it's kind of a defeat. Not too many people make it that far. I do see it as an accomplishment and one of my greatest.