“My main goal (in 2024) is to help my mom retire. Hopefully after this fight, I can get her a house. Next year is to (help) her retire. I want to put the burden of the family on my shoulders. I’ve got this big platform. I love fighting. I love what I do. It’s time for her. My mom’s been known as the person to take care of the family. I’m ready to help her retire and put that burden on my shoulders and move forward.
“Mentally, physically, I’m amazing. I feel great. … I turn 30 (Tuesday). I’ve been telling myself when I started this I have until 35. I have five more years to get all of my accomplishments done, to help my mom retire, get her a house and take care of my family. That’s why I’m fighting as much as I can and I’m ready to uplift everybody in my family and everybody close to me.”
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