You've got to be really hurt to stop a fight, especially to stop a championship fight.
You need new ways to keep motivating yourself, and creative ways are part of the formula.
You can teach defensive wizardry, but you need the talent to go with it. You have to be born with that natural defensive radar.
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.
UFC has unbelievable fans, and boxing has unbelievable fans.
The Hatton fight left a bad taste in my mouth.
The Americans love Carl Froch. He has brought nothing but excitement to these shores in those Super Six victories he produced.
Sometimes when you get older, you need to tone down the trash talking, and sometimes you need younger fighters to bring it out of you.
Range control is a big part of Floyd Mayweather's arsenal.
Preparation in Miami is always good because of the weather.
People view you differently when you're a world champion.
People say I don't punch hard, but I say, 'Get in the ring with me and see if it hurts.'
People are going to forget all about Herman Ngoudjo after our fight.
Pacquiao has generated a lot of positive press for our sport, and that is something no one can complain about.
My whole life, nothing was handed to me. I had to go out in the world and get it.
Money can make money if you're intelligent about it and don't waste it the wrong way.
Madison Square Gardens is the Mecca of boxing.
Linares is one of those fighters that always oozes quality and class.
Kevin Johnson is the kind of guy that gives guys trouble. He gives a lot of guys trouble. He gave Vitali Klitschko trouble.
Jose Miguel Cotto may not have the resume of his brother, but he's a good fighter.
It's always been a dream of mine to fight for the European title.
It's a shame I have to hurt people. I'm a nice guy.
It takes more than talent to get to the top.
It is tougher to control range on a guy who is as tall, lengthy, and busy as Amir Khan, who has a very good jab.
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've got a really good job commentating and watching great fighters fight ringside.
I'm telling you, Amir Khan gives Floyd Mayweather problems.
I'm proud of my Italian roots, and I've always believed that I would get the chance to fight for the belt.
I'm not looking to be an opponent and have a promoter match me with their up-and-coming star.
