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.

I'm not against gay people... I have a relative who is also gay. We can't help it if they were born that way. What I'm critical off are actions that violate the word of God.

I'm always having fun in training and in boxing. I think it's because boxing is my passion.

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 always ask myself, what do I need to prove? I won the fight.

Theres 3 things you need to remember in boxing, work hard, work harder, and work hardest

Boxing is not for killing each other.