When we got back to the U.S., I wanted to kiss the ground after seeing what people in other countries are denied or don't have.

My toughest fight was myself. For me to disclose and let things out was not easy because we don't want to seem weak or like we are different, but I learned that it's okay.

I always expect unexpected challenges.

I think I've become one of the best finishers in boxing; if I hurt a guy, I normally take him out.

You have to know you can win. You have to think you can win. You have to feel you can win.

Boxing was the only career where I wouldn't have to start out at the bottom. I had a good resume.

I'm a competitor and a very proud man. If a guy beats me once, he'll have to do it again to make me believe him.