I'll go gentle on him, ... I promise not to rough him up too much. I just think him saying stuff like that is just him. He's like the Junior Witter of America, he hasn't got a good word to say about anyone expect himself. Personality wise, he's very different to me, that's for sure.

I had to come to the United States to prove myself. I fought for a long time in England and a lot of people thought I was a protected fighter.

My first world title gave me the confidence to go and do bigger and better things.

I have no fear in moving up (in weight) and fighting.

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

Winning the IBF title was the greatest night of my life. To give it up outside the ring is truly painful.

It's still one of the proudest moments in my career boxing at Madison Square Garden. Some fighters who have won titles and championships have never boxed at Madison Square Garden. For a little kid just off a council estate to do it was a dream come true.