Savon epitomizes what the Olympics originally stood for, which was the glory of amateur sport, and is adored in Cuba for his integrity as much as his achievements.

• 在古巴国内，他也因为他的正直而备受崇拜。相比于追名逐利，他把精力放在了一块块画布上，用他的说法就是以此来“打消退役后所陷入的对拳击深深的眷念”。