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" Alvarez is the biggest name in boxing. I'm looking forward to pitting my wits against one of the best in the sport. "
Liam Smith
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" From my point of view, I am the underdog going into this fight. I'm not saying I'm not. But I'm the underdog because I haven't fought at that level yet against anyone of Canelo's level. "
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" It's always Canelo, and it's Mexican Independence Day, so I know that. But I am the champion, and just looking back on that, that is one reason why I hope they'll respect that I'm champion and be fair. "
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" My mum says part of the reason we moved house, it was a rough area at the time, was down to that - they wanted to help me. "
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" I'm a humble guy, I'm pretty down to earth. "
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" Without being disrespectful to Jimmy Kelly, I'd rather fight Shane Mosley than Jimmy Kelly. "
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" When I was fighting at a weekend, I would be in when my friends were out. I never had time to go out and go off the rails. "
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" I don't need any more motivation. I'm fighting Canelo Alvarez. If that can't get me motivated, then I'm in the wrong sport. "
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