Quotes About Boxing

I want to fight in Madison Square Garden because it's the mecca of boxing. This is my dream.

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.

It's always been a dream of mine to fight at Madison Square Garden, and it's something I really relish.

My second pro fight was at Madison Square Garden, on the undercard of Naseem Hamed's fight against Kevin Kelley.

Madison Square Garden has held some of the best fights of all time. Many legendary fighters have fought there. Being able to fight there is an honor.

A lot of greats from England have fought in New York. I remember when Naseem Hamed fought at Madison Square Garden against Kevin Kelley and knocked him out.

I was just such a quiet kid. I found boxing when I was 14 years old. I went down to the gym because my brother, who used to beat me up all the time, introduced me to boxing. I found boxing to be a sport that I felt safe in because I controlled what was in those four squares.

I want a super-fight with a massive name, and I'd love it in a stadium.

When it's the caliber of fight that Canelo Alvarez and Liam Smith is, that's a big deal, and what I've tried to do since we built this stadium is have the great sport events.

Getting to fight at the AT&T Stadium is a huge privilege for me and my career.

I can remember how I felt the first time I was knocked out by Floyd Mayweather Jr. My first fight afterwards was against Juan Lazcano at the City of Manchester Stadium. Every time I got punched I felt like I would wobble.

You are never going to top boxing at Wembley stadium.

Whitaker is nothing without me. He can't fill an arena or stadium. He's nobody.

I just felt I had done enough in the sport to put my stamp on boxing.

I was bullied by a few people who were much older than me. I went to camp to learn boxing. I was 12, and my coach was 24. I felt like if I could fight him, I could stand up to anyone.

All fights start stand up and I also like fighting stand up.

Boxing isn't just about fighting people, it's about being a standard bearer. You become a beacon for the people.

In 2020, I want to set a standard where I'm only fighting the best guys.

My parents taught me good standards, and I feel like I'm taking it to the boxing realm.

I have been very busy having so many fights since I turned pro. To have 13 in little more than two years is a lot by modern standards.

I look out there, and I see that Floyd Mayweather stands head and shoulders above everyone else. He's another fighter I would like to base myself on because he's got incredible fast hands and feet. He's flashy but, man, is he good.

Ricky Hatton stands out; he was known for being a good body puncher.

This is the step up people have wanted. [Wladimir] Klitschko wants his belts back, may the best man win.

You take that walk from the dressing room to the ring and that's when the real man comes out. Then you climb up those four stairs and into the ring. Then finally, you can't wait for the bell to ring.