I know what poverty is.

I don't even remember if he hurt me with even one punch. Amazing what the result is.

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.

In the ring I can tell right away what his style is and I can adapt to it. I'm adjusting to life as a politician. It's different in training but I can stay focused on both.

I'm just appreciative of everything that has happened in my life. I'm overwhelmed, sometimes, by this. When I see where I grew up and the places I've been, it puts a smile on my face because of all the people there I can help. I give them food; I give them money; I try to provide them with a good lifestyle, and do the best I can because that's where I came from. Those are my people.

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

For me, boxing isn't about hurting each other. Boxing is entertainment and making people happy.