What is happening is not ideal. Sometimes nothing goes smoothly in the preparation for fights, and that is when you have to show what kind of champion you are and deal with whatever is put in front of you. This is just another obstacle, and if it does go to court then I will be as equally determined to overcome it.

As an amateur, I couldn't get many fights. No one would fight me when I was a schoolboy.

What's the point being the best fighter on the planet if no likes you?

I think that headband and that brylcreem and that gel on his hair will do him no good should we get it on.

It's unbelievable really. For something that started off as a hobby, I ended up getting paid for doing it.

I'm a Mancunian born and bred and I feel I'm no different to the man in the crowd and it's nice to reward them. I want to become a great champion.

I think my greatest achievement in boxing is my following.