Quotes About Pride

Getting to where Delaware State is today was a challenge my friends - a challenge proudly met by the people of this community and the Delaware State family.

I am Mexican, and people tend to forget that.

I wanted to infuse my music with Mexican character.

As a boy, I felt ashamed of being Mexican. I'd say I was Hawaiian.

When you talk about me as a fighter, I like being known as a Mexican fighter. I think 'Mexican' or 'Hispanic' should be mentioned.

I feel great being the first Mexican heavyweight UFC champion.

It's always Canelo, and it's Mexican Independence Day, so I know that. But I am the champion, and just looking back on that, that is one reason why I hope they'll respect that I'm champion and be fair.

I grew up Mexican.

I've got that Mexican blood in me.

Everyone who thinks I'm not Mexican simply because I was born in the United States is wrong.

Whaddya know? I'm the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world.

If I win, it sends out a powerful message about the strength of Mexican people.

I'm an authentic Mexican.

Mexican fighters have a great tradition. They come to fight, and they don't back down.

Me becoming the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world, it's a blessing.

My goal is to become the first Mexican heavyweight champion of the world.

It doesn't really matter what ethnicity you are, but I love that I'm bringing light to not only my Mexican side but also my Italian side.

You always try to fight someone from another country. But having said that, the public knows, everybody knows, when there's two Mexicans in the ring, there will be a war.

Us Mexicans - we love boxing.

For me, I'm an American and I'm a Mexican. I live here. And it hurts me the way a lot of people talk about Mexicans when I know we're all about hard work and dedication.

I wanted the music to sound, like, made in Mexico. I wanted to connect to my roots.

When I fight, all of the eyes in Mexico are upon me. It's a big responsibility. Sometimes it seems I am defending the nation.

In Mexico, you have to defend yourself and your honour.

My father came here from Mexico.