Anyone will succeed in whatever field of endeavor in life by acquiring the same virtues and character that boxing world champions do - dedication, perseverance, courage, extreme self-discipline and prayers

I come from a poor family.

I can be a champion and a public servant also.

It's very relaxing for me to sing. It's a good break from the hard training and the fighting.

I was just doing my job in the ring and doing my best to make people happy.

I'm not aiming for a knockout. I focus on doing my best. If the knockout comes, fine. If not, that's okay.

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.