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" I never prepare according to how I feel for a fight. I always prepare to be a better me. "

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" I have a tremendous support from a lot of the Underground fans. They believe in me, they want to see me do well, and they're behind me. But there are a lot of people out there who don't believe it, and so I want to separate perception and reality. I want to be able to do that. "

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