I remember as a little boy I ate one meal a day and sometimes slept in the street. I will never forget that and it inspires me to fight hard, stay strong and remember all the people of my country, trying to achieve better for themselves.
I've always fought for my country, in my own way, showing that Filipinos are a strong people and can do anything that they put their minds to.
The biggest fight in my life is not in boxing. The biggest fight in my life is how to end poverty in my country.
I'm doing this for my family and my country.
Right now I’m inspired to fight for the honour of my country.
A fighter's dream is to win a world title and gain financial stability. But what is happening to me now is the most humbling experience of my life. It is a great honor for me to be the face of my people and to let everyone know we are a small but mighty country. I have great pride for all of the Filipinos living throughout the world and it is these people that I fight for each and every time I step into the ring.
