Boxing has kept me off the streets, stops me smoking and drinking and gives me something to do. Votes: 18
My trainer Jimmy Tibbs and my promoter Frank Warren told me that I had to be patient and get the jab going. Votes: 15
There's such a big buzz around boxing at the moment. Everything's happening and there's so much building up with a lot of young talent coming through. Votes: 10
But as an amateur, the highest level you can box at is the Olympics. I did that at 18 and felt it was time to move on to other challenges as a professional. Votes: 10
It is an honour to fight at the Royal Albert Hall. Votes: 9
But my promoter Frank Warren knows what he is doing, and has been through this cycle many times with other fighters. Votes: 7
I'm one of the best finishers in the business, so I went for it. Votes: 6
I've had two fights within a month and I can't ask for more than that. Votes: 5
The Commonwealth is one of three belts I want to win before going for a world title. Votes: 3
You've got to look and pick your shots - and that's where your class and skill comes out. Votes: 0