“It doesn’t matter how much experience Jayson Velez has, whether he fought for a world title or not. I’m going to see how he fights, and I’ll know what to do.”

Boxing is dangerous. Anything can happen, so you need supreme confidence. That’s why I represent myself like nobody can beat me, because I need to truly believe it.

You need the trash talk, and I’m an entertainer. I don’t care if I look positive or not.

I want to be the best so I am ready to do anything.

I wasn’t too excited about school, I’m not going to lie.

Some people are just naive to what they say.

I love to box, because I think boxing is an art.

I’m trying to involve the fans and bring in a crowd where not only do they love boxing but they love me as a person.

You can be a champion and you can be flashy with money and cars but you have a big platform. What are you trying to change?

Just like I have all the capabilities to become a big star, Golden Boy has all the tools to get me there.

If you settle in life, you don’t go further.

The more I get better, the opposition has to get better.

Every time I throw, I hate to miss. It’s like those timing games in the arcades. I win every single time. Guys watch me and they pay me to keep playing.

I just want to lean on my team to make the best decisions for me because, knowing myself, I won’t say no to anybody.

I’ve been boxing since I was 7 years old.

If I’m fighting the best, then I can inspire a younger generation. I walk into the gyms and see girls boxing. They say I’m their inspiration. I love that.

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.