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 want to be the best fighter. I would like to fight in the biggest fights.
The religion is a personal thing in my life and fighting in the ring, it's boxing. It's my profession. God always gives me strength.
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 always ask myself, what do I need to prove? I won the fight.
I'm surprised that the fight was kind of easy.
I will do my best, and I promise I will give this guy a fight, and I have to win this fight.
With experience in boxing, you learn how to be a scientific boxer and how to fight easy.
I want to prove that he's wrong - he's wearing a t-shirt that says he won the last two fights.
Right now I’m inspired to fight for the honour of my country.
My concern is what fight we can give to the fans. My first concern as a boxer is to try hard and give a good fight for the fans.
It's very relaxing for me to sing. It's a good break from the hard training and the fighting.
I still think about the time when I was fighting for my first real big fight against [Marco Antonio] Barrera back in 2002. I know he can come in thinking that he has nothing to lose, and that's why I have to be aware of that.Always be prepared.
I am very happy that Floyd Mayweather and I can give the fans the fight they have wanted for so many years.
We have a job to do. After the fight, I'll love him.
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.
Even the president is watching the fight.
It's important for me to win the fight, but it's not the most important thing. The most important thing is to show people who spend their hard-earned money that they can be entertained by the way I fight.
