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" He's fighting for the world title, so we're prepared for the best John Thompson. "

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" Once I will arrive in the ring, I'm going to make the most of this fight because this fight I will remember for the rest of my life. From my point of view, this night is going to be remembered by the British people. Not from the American people as much, but from the British fans here who will watch me beat Canelo Alvarez. "

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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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Looking Forward

" Canelo's going to have his moments. I'm not saying he's not. But I'm going to have my moments. It will come down to who can finish off their moments and finish the fight the best. "

" I need that fear factor in training; otherwise, I might get beat by someone I should never lose against, all because I couldn't get up in the morning. "

" 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. "