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.

I want the people of the Philippines to be happy, even if they have nothing.

I could see he was having problems taking my punches. I had no problem taking his.

My family moved to the Philippines when I was 14. While living there, I learned that my mom grew up very poor. Seeing that kind of abject poverty firsthand during my travels deeply shaped my life. Seeing those living conditions motivated me to want to tell inspiring stories of struggle and triumph.

Even the president is watching the fight.

I never broke up with my girlfriends, they broke up with me.

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