My boxing inspiration is to one day become world champion, to go as far as I can go and see where it takes me.

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 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.

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

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

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

All I ever wanted was to be like Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard. Back in the day American people knew who they were and I want them to now know Keith 'One Time' Thurman.