My record speaks for itself.

He is a strong fighter. A great fighter, his record speaks for itself. I mean everybody who gets in there (with Vitali) basically gets knocked out, probably the toughest fight I have ever had. I think we devised a game plan to be mentally and physically ready to show you all something that you have never seen before. So if you miss this one, you will certainly miss the best fight of my career and I have had some good fights.

I want to challenge the best, and I'm ready.

I was taunted because I was different.

I like working with my own body weight, and I just do the best job I can to be healthy and strong, both before and after a fight.

I will fight 'GGG,' and I will beat 'GGG,' but I will not be forced into the ring by artificial deadlines.