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" I'm not going to say I'm not ready for a fighter like Canelo Alvarez. "

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Looking Forward

" When I was 17 or 18, I realised I could do something with boxing. "

" 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. "

" I remember when Joe Calzaghe fought Jeff Lacy, and there was all this hype about Lacy being some sort of unbeatable force, and Joe absolutely hammered him. "

" I'm not just coming here for a payday. I'm not an old guy at the end of my career looking for a payday. I've got a title to keep. "

" A lot of things come down to your roots and how you're brought up. "

" I don't want to be chasing a big, awkward southpaw around the ring. I want a fight that people will enjoy. "

" Alvarez is the biggest name in boxing. I'm looking forward to pitting my wits against one of the best in the sport. "

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" If you ask my promoters and managers, they will say I've never knocked back an opponent in my life. "

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" I've been wanting to spar Miguel Cotto over in L.A., and that will be priceless, going over there, getting some rounds with such a world class fighter. "

" 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. "

" I'm not stupid. I know on paper I'm the B-side of this fight. Canelo's the big name. "

" 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. "

" I'll go for the knockout, and if we have to go 12 rounds, then I'll trust the judges to do their best work, and I will get the victory if I deserve it. "

" People say I'm not world level, but I haven't fought at that class yet, so you can't say that until I have. "