The Hatton fight left a bad taste in my mouth.

I am a welterweight, so do I want to fight Mayweather or Pacquiao? To be honest, it has not entered my head.

My whole life, nothing was handed to me. I had to go out in the world and get it.

My mother really struggled when we were young. She was on food stamps and welfare. Looking back, I know we didn't have a lot, but I never felt I was at a loss for anything.

I believe it's going to be easier to stop Ricky Hatton than it will be to stop Lovemore N'dou.

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

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

Pacquiao has generated a lot of positive press for our sport, and that is something no one can complain about.

When I was part of McGregor's sparring camp, I struggled to find words to compliment him; I knew he couldn't fight from the first moment we sparred. It's very hard to find nice things to say about his skills. Perhaps his best attribute is his intensity, but he has to do it cleanly.

I don't want to lose to an average champion. I want to lose to a great champion.

Jose Miguel Cotto may not have the resume of his brother, but he's a good fighter.

I've got a really good job commentating and watching great fighters fight ringside.

Everyone knows I love my fans. I wouldn't change them for the world. They have been by my side and haven't left me even when times have been tough. I try to chat with all my fans on Twitter.

I do think Wilder can be a household name in America. He is a good fighter, and he has knockout power and has knockout potential, which is what you need as a heavyweight.

My grandfather and my uncle took me to the gym. I was kinda wild; they thought that boxing would teach me a lesson, but I don't think in their wildest dreams they could imagine the success I would have.

American fight fans are in tune to Joshua because they know what he's done, especially to Klitschko, and there is nothing not to like about him.

A lot of people in barber shops all over Brooklyn talk about Paulie Malignaggi v. Zab Judah.

They call me the Magic Man because I'm a classy fighter, a master of my craft, a good-looking Italian kid from Brooklyn who came through a dark and gritty life to find something magical.

You can be taught so much, but the sense of anticipation cannot be taught.

When I retire, everyone is going to respect me for fighting the big names.

I wasn't exactly born with a silver spoon in my mouth.

I try to do everything I can to make sure I stick in people's minds.

If I know my showboating bothers you, I'll keep doing it. If playing with your mind is part of the arsenal, and I know it works, then I'm going to continue doing it.

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.