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" It's so true: the fight is won or lost in the gym, and those words really stuck with me throughout my career. "

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" I've a great group of people, a great family behind me all the way, all the time. You cannot underestimate that. "

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" I never think too far ahead. "

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" When you're so consistent, people have to stand up and take notice. I don't think people recognise or praise consistency enough. "

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" With amateur boxing, you're just entered into a competition. And to be the best, you've got to beat the best. You're not waiting around to get these fights organised. "

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