I basically raised myself.
You know, everybody has a slogan, and once you beat people over the head with it so much, then that’s what you’ll eventually be called once you retire from the sport or whatever.
Self-preservation is an important thing to me.
Some people are just right for you.
I’m looking to expand my portfolio while I’m on top and while I’m young.
I like to play table tennis, spend time with my kids.
I don’t fight for legacy. I don’t fight for none of that, I fight for that check. I’m in the check cashing business.
I’ve truly been blessed. I’ve taken my time, kept my eye on the prize and done what I’ve had to do. So I’m able to make a choice when to retire. Most fighters really couldn’t.
I don’t have to fight if I don’t want to.
I always say that I’m a clean athlete and that I should be randomly tested anytime, urine and blood.
I don’t know who my three next opponents will be. A lot of people ask me that. You want to fight me? Earn it.
Boxing won’t retire me, I will retire from boxing.
I’m not scared of any opponent. I fight who I want to fight.
Hopefully, some day I help some of this up-and-coming talent and promote them. Boxing is growing and is here to stay.
Maidana is a young, strong and tough competitor. He’s a guy that I can’t overlook. You can never take any fighter for granted because anything can happen.
Me and my team always work so hard outside that square circle.
I didn’t watch one tape on Pacquiao. There is no reason to study him. He’s not at this level.
I walk around at 150-152 pounds to weigh 147 pounds. Other boxers weigh around 160-170 before coming down.
I don’t duck or dodge anybody.
Las Vegas is the boxing capital. During a Floyd Mayweather fight weekend, you can shop, party, stay out late and do anything you want. The city of Las Vegas has everything.