Canelo Alvarez

“It's a big responsibility and great motiviation to be a Mexican fighter who is admired, and I thank God for the support I get from Mexicans on both sides of the border.”

“There are great legends and great fighters in the history of Mexico, and there will be more to come.”

“I train to fight, to win.”

“I've always been able to put things in perspective.”

“There have been numerous tips and numerous people offering advice. I appreciate it because it all comes with good feelings from the heart. But some of it we'll apply, and some things we won't.”

“I never think about the knockouts. I go into every fight, do my work, and none of that stuff puts pressure on me at all.”

“Every fight is a different experience.”

“At times, training at home is a distraction, so training in Big Bear was a really good change.”

“I like to stand right in front of my opponent. I think it makes for an exciting fight.”

“In Mexico, you have to defend yourself and your honour.”

“Liam Smith was a resilient fighter. He was tough, has a lot of heart. He thinks before he attacks.”

“I have to stay calm, cool, and collected.”

“I do two months of strict dieting, so after fight night, I go for whatever my body is craving. It's usually sushi. But after that, I go home to Guadalajara and indulge in a lot of tacos before I have to start getting in shape for another fight.”

“There's a lot more to me than just power.”

“Many people focus on my power and talk about my power, but I have many more qualities in the ring. I like to surprise everyone.”

“Fighting Manny Pacquiao in the future - there's possibilities it could happen. But whatever happens in the future happens in the future.”

“I have a love for boxing.”

“The more desperate you are, the more mistakes you make.”

“My fans are going to support me through thick and thin; 100 per cent, they'll always support me.”

“I always train 100 percent.”