Paulie Malignaggi

“People are going to forget all about Herman Ngoudjo after our fight.”

“Hatton leads the wrong lifestyle to be a great fighter, and he does not have what it takes to be one of boxing's best.”

“People view you differently when you're a world champion.”

“It's a shame I have to hurt people. I'm a nice guy.”

“Madison Square Gardens is the Mecca of boxing.”

“British boxing fans are amazing, and the O2 is one of the best venues in the world.”

“I want to be given my credit and want to be given my respect.”

“I'm not a complete idiot that just accuses people of something without having my reasons to believe what it is I'm saying.”

“Range control is a big part of Floyd Mayweather's arsenal.”

“I'm not complaining. I've made a very good living from boxing, better than any living I possibly could have done. Having said that, you don't live the rest of your life off the money you make in boxing. You still have to create positive forms of income.”

“I think I should I have beaten Ricky Hatton. I never thought he was so great, I really think I have the style to beat him. I never thought he was that good, you know.”

“I just try to be the best fighter I can be.”

“Sometimes, when it comes to multiple-weight world champions, they have so much skill that it eliminates the excitement out of the fights.”

“Guys get hurt in fights. It doesn't mean you stop a fight every time somebody gets hurt.”

“In camp, you're supposed to get comfortable at being uncomfortable; you have to be ready for when you are being punched in the mouth.”

“I have got better over the years, and I know what sort of fighter I am.”

“I was never tested in my first 21 fights.”

“The Hatton fight left a bad taste in my mouth.”

“I'm not looking to be an opponent and have a promoter match me with their up-and-coming star.”

“You don't have to like me as a person - I understand that I can get on people's nerves with the antics I do in the ring. This is not a popularity contest. I'm trying to do whatever I can to win the fight.”