Unfortunately with certain situations, just sometimes it's just the way it is. It could be a problem with the promotion side or training or anything. Management, sometimes doesn't work out. Sometimes certain guys just choose to fight other guys.

That's just the business of boxing. Things just turned out that way. I don't think it was any particular reason. I had opportunities to fight in bigger fights, but things just didn't always work out.

I like fighting at the higher weight. That extra seven pounds helps because of energy, strength and I can focus more throughout the training camp, without having to put extra time into making weight.

I just love to fight, and regardless of who I'm fighting, I want to be at the top level.

I'm not going to be a name chaser. I just love to fight.

Boxing is a business and if it makes sense, other than my brother (Anthony), damn right I'll fight him.

Not too worried about fighting for titles, but just fighting the best competition at the Welterweight division. I'll be happy with that.