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Age started boxing: 10 years old
First boxing memory: Winning the National Golden Gloves for the first time. I was 16 –one of the youngest ever to win it.
Inspiration: I just want to set an example and be the best in my division.
Favourite all-time fighter: Marvin Hagler.
Best fight seen: Mike Tyson-Razor Ruddock I.
Pre-fight meal: Pasta.
What do you do to relax: Chill at the house and watch TV [smiles].
Pre-fight superstition: I don’t really have too many superstitions.
What training do you do between fights (if any): Running, basketball, I like to do a little of everything.
Typical breakfast: Waffles and pancakes [smiles].
Toughest part of being a boxer: Ahhh... the pressure.
Favourite music: Hip-hop.
Last book read: The Tony Dungy [American footballer and coach] book
Favourite film: Ah man, I do not know. Maybe Life.
What car do you drive: Right now a Chrysler 300 [black].
Where do you train: Winter Haven, Florida.
Training routine: Intense [laughs]. Running, training in the gym, and a lot of conditioning.
Toughest man you faced: Probably Cosme Rivera (he floored Andre).
What supplements do you take: None.
If you weren’t a boxer what would you be: Probably playing football.
Last place you went on holiday: Cancun.
Favourite football team: The Brazilian team. And the [Tampa Bay] Bucs.
Best boxer in the sport today: Floyd Mayweather. He’s still undefeated. Well, you know what? Best or most exciting? I think Mayweather is the best boxer in the game but Manny Pacquiao the most exciting.
First boxing memory: Winning the National Golden Gloves for the first time. I was 16 –one of the youngest ever to win it.
Inspiration: I just want to set an example and be the best in my division.
Favourite all-time fighter: Marvin Hagler.
Best fight seen: Mike Tyson-Razor Ruddock I.
Pre-fight meal: Pasta.
What do you do to relax: Chill at the house and watch TV [smiles].
Pre-fight superstition: I don’t really have too many superstitions.
What training do you do between fights (if any): Running, basketball, I like to do a little of everything.
Typical breakfast: Waffles and pancakes [smiles].
Toughest part of being a boxer: Ahhh... the pressure.
Favourite music: Hip-hop.
Last book read: The Tony Dungy [American footballer and coach] book
Favourite film: Ah man, I do not know. Maybe Life.
What car do you drive: Right now a Chrysler 300 [black].
Where do you train: Winter Haven, Florida.
Training routine: Intense [laughs]. Running, training in the gym, and a lot of conditioning.
Toughest man you faced: Probably Cosme Rivera (he floored Andre).
What supplements do you take: None.
If you weren’t a boxer what would you be: Probably playing football.
Last place you went on holiday: Cancun.
Favourite football team: The Brazilian team. And the [Tampa Bay] Bucs.
Best boxer in the sport today: Floyd Mayweather. He’s still undefeated. Well, you know what? Best or most exciting? I think Mayweather is the best boxer in the game but Manny Pacquiao the most exciting.
