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 know everyone in the Philippines is happy.

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

You train hard and I'll train hard, and may the best man win, and good luck to both of us.

Boxing is a sport. We allow each other to hit each other, but I'm not treating my opponent like my enemy. We're doing a job to entertain people.

I know what poverty is.

I'm just going to punch him and do my best. If the knockout comes, it comes.