Quotes from Paulie Malignaggi

I have always admired Zab's skills, and his resume speaks for itself.

The Hatton fight left a bad taste in my mouth.

I'm sure Adrien Broner would jump at the opportunity to pick up two belts in one night, and I think a lot of big names would take that opportunity.

When I retire, everyone is going to respect me for fighting the big names.

In camp, you're supposed to get comfortable at being uncomfortable; you have to be ready for when you are being punched in the mouth.

To say 'I quit' brings a lot of criticism, but to get disqualified and say the ref was unfair and harsh, in denial - fans will jump on that.

Pacquiao has generated a lot of positive press for our sport, and that is something no one can complain about.

Madison Square Gardens is the Mecca of boxing.

I fought Miguel Cotto in Madison Square Garden on the eve of the Puerto Rican Day parade - it was like fighting the devil in Hell.

In fights when I've had the odds stacked against me, I definitely perform better because it's like a challenge to me - and I always like a challenge.

You need new ways to keep motivating yourself, and creative ways are part of the formula.

It's a shame I have to hurt people. I'm a nice guy.

Being the champion and getting a unification fight in your house gives you certain advantages.

I'm looking forward to a long, fruitful career now behind the mic, staying around the sport I love so much and the sport that changed my life for the better.

Ricky Hatton has no sense of anticipation of what's coming his way. You can teach him all you want, but he doesn't have those instincts.

I'm not looking to be an opponent and have a promoter match me with their up-and-coming star.

When I was part of McGregor's sparring camp, I struggled to find words to compliment him; I knew he couldn't fight from the first moment we sparred. It's very hard to find nice things to say about his skills. Perhaps his best attribute is his intensity, but he has to do it cleanly.

British boxing fans are amazing, and the O2 is one of the best venues in the world.

The Americans love Carl Froch. He has brought nothing but excitement to these shores in those Super Six victories he produced.