I’ve worked in construction, in a factory sewing clothes. I also sold flowers and doughnuts - just odd jobs to try to make 10 pesos, which is equivalent to 20 cents.

The most important thing as a leader is your relationship with God.

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.

My concern is what fight we can give to the fans. My first concern as a boxer is to try hard and give a good fight for the fans.

Only in death will I relinquish my belts.

I am very happy that Floyd Mayweather and I can give the fans the fight they have wanted for so many years.

I remember as a little boy I ate one meal a day and sometimes slept in the street. I will never forget that and it inspires me to fight hard, stay strong and remember all the people of my country, trying to achieve better for themselves.