Do the work and then let the rest speak for itself and know that it feels personal, I knew it for me when I was younger. It all feels so personal, but if it's for you, it's for you. And if it's not, that's okay because the other door will open. The right door will open.

In the school of boxing that I come from, that's frowned upon, giving up free shots, cos we know what those kinda shots do to a man's career, regardless of whether it shows up now, or shows up when you least need it. It takes a toll.

I think he takes a good shot, I take a good shot too, but taking too many shots is not good for any fighter. And it's not really a reputation you want.

I told myself that I'll do everything within my power to never let that happen again.

What you gotta understand is, in this conversation and in our fight, you're not in control.

As a man, I have no problem saying I was hurt.

Every fighter is my toughest challenge to date. After I get done with one fight, the next challenge is the toughest.