I believe, whatever God does, he does it for the good. I always try to look at life like that.

I don't watch cricket much but I admire Sachin Tendulkar. I like the way he has conducted himself over the years. He has been such a huge star for so long but has not had a single controversy against his name.

I want to compete in the next Olympics. If I go to Rio, it will be my third time, which is a rare feat for an Indian athlete. For me, Olympics is important because it's the biggest event on earth for a sports person. I hope this time around I come back with a medal.

I have never thought of a full-fledged career in Bollywood because boxing has never left my mind. But you never know.

I believe, whatever God does, he does it for the good. I always try to look at life like that.

Scrutiny has never scared me because I have had detractors all my life.

An incident that left an impression on me was the 1999 sub-junior national boxing championship held in Calcutta. I had trained extremely hard to get there but got kicked out in the first round itself. 'If others can win, why can't you?' I repeatedly asked myself.