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

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

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

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.

There's a lot of great fights to make.

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.

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.