I heard that he said something like that, ... In the ring, it's only me and (Krasniqi). My trainer told me to let my fists be the judges.

It was just my willpower, my determination. I had to wait a long time,

Whoever you think can beat me, just put them in front of me and ring the bell. I talk with my fists.

It's an honor fighting on his birthday, because of what he did for my idol, my hero, Joe Louis,

Schmeling was a great hero and he was a great benefactor, ... But on Wednesday it comes down to who wants it most. It's not about the title. It's about the life of my family.

I want to give applause to Hamburg and the German people for being so wonderful to me during my visit. I will never forget my time here.