“Right now, it’s just about growing. Like I said from the beginning when I first signed: Top 15, or it don’t matter. Whatever gets me in that title (picture), to that top 15. I want to be back around June. I think June would be a good time. Summertime, my mom’s birthday, have some extra cash, kind of splurge on her. Definitely go back to the gym, lean up, train some more, and then figure out the rest
“This is probably my 25th fight from amateur and pro. For the first time, honestly, I felt comfortable in there. I felt clear. I was able to think, which was kind of a little bit different. Usually I’d be cloudy – I second-guess myself. But honestly, this time I just felt more clear when I was out there. I’m undefeated at the Apex, so you know what? Keep me in the Apex. We’ll keep getting these wins, and f*ck it: I’ll make it to the top 15 that way, then.”
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