I was in tailoring business, I sold flowers on the street, I worked construction and many odd jobs.

I have to use my strengths, which [are] my speed, my quickness and my movements. If I do that, I really believe that I will come out on top.

I want them to make peace with the love of God.

In boxing, you never know who you're going to face in the ring.

My #1 driving force is my lord and savior Jesus Christ. Also my family, my wife and children.

The religion is a personal thing in my life and fighting in the ring, it's boxing. It's my profession. God always gives me strength.

I still think about the time when I was fighting for my first real big fight against [Marco Antonio] Barrera back in 2002. I know he can come in thinking that he has nothing to lose, and that's why I have to be aware of that.Always be prepared.