Canelo's the big name, but I am the champion going in... I took this fight. I'm not in a situation where I have nothing to lose in this fight. I've got a title to lose.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Canelo isn't a full light-middleweight like I am, and that's to my advantage.
Canelo's going to have his moments. I'm not saying he's not. But I'm going to have my moments. It will come down to who can finish off their moments and finish the fight the best.
I'm not stupid. I know on paper I'm the B-side of this fight. Canelo's the big name.
If Canelo comes too hard at me early, he's going to be in for a long night.
It's always Canelo, and it's Mexican Independence Day, so I know that. But I am the champion, and just looking back on that, that is one reason why I hope they'll respect that I'm champion and be fair.
Listen, I'm the champ, and I'm not going to pick and choose who I fight.
I'm not going to say I'm not ready for a fighter like Canelo Alvarez.
Once I will arrive in the ring, I'm going to make the most of this fight because this fight I will remember for the rest of my life. From my point of view, this night is going to be remembered by the British people. Not from the American people as much, but from the British fans here who will watch me beat Canelo Alvarez.
I beat Diaz, Pettis, Ben Henderson, Cerrone, and I earned it, man. I earned my title.
From my point of view, I am the underdog going into this fight. I'm not saying I'm not. But I'm the underdog because I haven't fought at that level yet against anyone of Canelo's level.