As far as moving to 130, I got tired of waiting for the other champions, none of whom wanted to fight me. I'm hopeful that with the move to 130 lbs. will come better fights, particularly against the other champions, so we can make our dream of becoming undisputed champion.
Linares is one of the best fighters in his weight class.
Marriaga has heart. He has the courage to get into the ring and fight. I respect that a lot.
While growing up, my dream and my goal was to win an Olympic gold medal. I did that, and both times, they were the proudest moments in my amateur career.
I came to New York to prove who I am.
I have the biggest weapons in my hands. I can go a full 12 rounds at high speed.
Rigondeaux is a high-class boxer. He is smart, has speed and skill.
I want to fight the best in the world.
I moved up to 130 pounds hoping champions in this division were not cowards like those at 126 pounds. It looks like I was wrong.
I came to this sport to prove to myself and others that I am this big and loud champion.
I want to bring something new to boxing.
Every fight has challenges.
So far, I don't know what it means to be the champion. I'm just glad I have the belt.
I want everything, but I can say I have a lot of goals and I have a lot of wishes, but it doesn't depend on me. If everything depends on me, I am doing it. Sometimes it just depends on how everything is going to go.
I have many goals, but I don't know if they are going to come true.
Every fighter fights in the ring the way his opponent lets him fight.
Everybody wants to see two warriors have a good fight.
I want to win, win, win.
Nothing is forever, but history is forever.
