“Nothing personal – I am just doing my job.”

I live my life like everyday is my last.

I’m not against gay people.

Imagine what I would have done with my fire-breathing fists.

It’s just a game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

I never compare myself to anybody. I don’t look at my accomplishments compared to anyone. I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished in boxing.

Most of leaders in Philippine politics come from rich family.

Obey God’s law first before considering the laws of man.

I know what poverty is.

I come from a poor family.

Nobody can say that I’m lazy in training.

I’m happy to help people.

My success is not about the wealth and fame. I am most concerned with my relationship to God, which is the most important.

The religion is a personal thing in my life and fighting in the ring, it’s boxing. It’s my profession. God always gives me strength.

I was in tailoring business, I sold flowers on the street, I worked construction and many odd jobs.

I’m doing this for my family and my country.

I’ve always fought for my country, in my own way, showing that Filipinos are a strong people and can do anything that they put their minds to.