When I was growing up, I always wanted to do well in boxing. I wanted to look after my parents, and I wanted to look after myself.

I feel good about my first professional fight. I was ready for it, and it was a good win for me.

I was upset about not going to the Olympics. It was a dream of mine, and I'd been working at it for a long time. But I've turned pro now; it's in the past, and there's nothing I can do about it.

With the overhand right in the past, I always got caught. My chin was up, and my shoulder wasn't where it was supposed to be, covering my chin.

We can't just rail against crime. We must speak of the root problems - devastating family breakup, an insidious culture of violence that cheapens human life, skyrocketing prisoner recidivism rates that rob our communities of husbands and fathers - and recognize that there is a societal role in rehabilitation and restoration.

Competition is good for any player as long as they react the right way and use it as motivation.

I testify that inspiration can be the spring for every person's hope, guidance, and strength. It is one of the magnified treasures of life. It involves coming to the infinite knowledge of God.

If you are from an ordinary working class family, life is just much harder than many people in politics realise.