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“I have a lot of boxing skills.”
“A lot of fighters get frustrated when they're not active.”
“Just winning a belt, it doesn't mean anything to me.”
“Normally when I train, I'm all mad, thinking about all I've been through to push me.”
“I always break people's noses with the uppercut, not the hook.”
“It really doesn't matter who I fight. It's about me putting on a good performance and just looking good overall that night.”
“I've learned to be a different fighter, more responsible.”
“I know how to box, how to move my feet.”
“I just want to bring happiness back to Baltimore.”
“Floyd has showed me that he's set up with real estate, businesses, and investments.”
“It's hard to continue to be great and have so much on your back, knowing that even a little mistake can mess you up for good.”
“It's the people that I see every day in Baltimore that motivate me.”
“Outside the ring, I'm not a mean guy. I'm a likeable guy. I'm reachable, to my people.”
“I think the whole boxing world was sleeping on me. They were sleeping on me hard.”
“I do see myself being that big star. I do believe I have the skills and ability to be that big star. I just need to be me, be fan friendly and keep connecting with the boxing fans.”
“I've accomplished a lot at a young age. It's all because of the hard work that I've put in for my entire life.”
“I am aware of what my opponent Avila brings and the experience he has. He's tough, throws hard shots and is a good counterpuncher.”
“I'm not really into researching my opponents or other fighters other than the ones that I like.”
“I'm the cash cow, I believe, so at 135 or 130, I'm selling out arenas, putting butts in the seats.”
“We came to 135 to snatch a belt, and I felt like I definitely wanted to do that. I'd be a two division, three-time world champion. So I thought it was a great idea to do, so we did it.”