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

I feel like my endurance is actually better. Especially trying to get down to 140, I was experiencing body cramps.

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

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.

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.