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.

If you don't have God in your life, you are nothing.

I grew up in the Philippines, and I don’t think there is a problem with the typhoon. It’s normal for us.

I say to Floyd Mayweather Jr., don't be a coward and face me in the ring, mano a mano, and shut your big, pretty mouth so we can show the world who is the true king of the ring.

The biggest fight in my life is not in boxing. The biggest fight in my life is how to end poverty in my country.

I would only spend a week or two in the Philippines, most probably the week during my birthday because I am planning to give away Christmas gifts to the poor people of General Santos just like what I did last year.

Being a public servant, this is a serious job, not like a boxer, you're entertaining people.