I didn't think it was that bad. I could still see.

I didn't think it was that bad. I could still see. I wasn't retreating. I would have stepped it up immensely if I thought they wanted to stop the fight. I was the one putting the pressure on him. When they stopped it, I thought they were just breaking it up.

I just pick my spots... I have always been a technician,

I'm at the point in my life where I'm telling myself I'm not doing that do my body no more. I'm 27 and you can't be going up and down like that because your body ain't gonna go with you next time.

I'm 27, and you can't be going up and down like that with your body.

Absolutely. He's a great champion. Right now, I'm going to rest, heal up, regroup.

This is a 230-calorie snack you know. See? I've worked hard.

As a matter of fact, I have to have my snack right now.

I wanted to fight in Chicago for my fans. I want to pay them back for all their support.

(Trainer) Danny Smith has opened my mind. I try to make sure I throw my combinations and work my angles and end defensively.