I feel ready to win this. I'm ready to go the distance, but of course I'd love to end the fight early with a knockout. I want to come back home with the belt, not a black eye. |
I learned my lesson there. I was playing with Thompson and made the mistake of not respecting his determination. I left the gap and he took it. It was a hard lesson. It cost me a world title. But I promise you one thing. You won't ever see me clowning around again. |
I think it's a state of mind. I feel ready to win this. I'm ready to go the distance, but of course I'd love to end the fight early with a knockout. I want to come back home with the belt, not a black eye. |
It's boxing. These things happen. |