Before I knew it, his eye was swollen like a balloon.

Before I knew it, the eye was swollen like a balloon. I saw it grow and I couldn't believe it. He is a tough warrior. I was just trying to keep from falling down, he was leaning on me so heavy.

The whole side of his face was so swollen, I couldn't miss it (whether) I was throwing a jab or a right hand. I knew it was a matter of time; if I just kept punching they would stop the fight.

I knew this was going to go over like a lead balloon.

I don't know if it's really a crossroads fight. I just know that in my mind, I'm ready for war. To go out there, attack, win, knockout. Short. I'm not going to go for anything less.

I knew I was getting close to the end. I was losing my vision. My feet and legs were swollen. ... The diabetes was out of control.