I've always been quiet and kind of shy. I'm sociable, but I would probably migrate to a corner.

It's hard to talk about yourself.

I always expect unexpected challenges.

It is wonderful. It truly is. It is the only thing that is real! It's you against me, it's challenging another guy's manhood. With gloves. Words cannot describe that feeling of being a man, of being a gladiator, of being a warrior. It's irreplaceable.

I'm a free agent. I haven't allowed any promoters to have exclusive options on my fight. I don't need a promoter.

This kid [Janks Morton, Jr.] was so special, although he's not a kid anymore, obviously, but he was there from day one of my rise through boxing. You know how the years go by and then, when you stop to reflect, you realize that someone was a part of your whole evolution as an individual? That's what I share with Junior.

They say that I'm stubborn, and my wife says that, too, but it's paid off so far.