Fighters Corner: Jamaal Brathwaite

On August 17, 2013 the once beaten #1 ranked Cruiserweight Jamaal Brathwaite, Orange Co Sheriff Dept. will take on the undefeated Cruiserweight State Champion Brian Stevens, Los Angeles Sheriff Dept. for the second time. Brathwaite looks to avenge his only loss and claim the title that slip through his grasp.  The UCA caught up with the #1 ranked Cruiserweight Brathwaite to ask him a few questions about his upcoming title fight. 

Do you expect the same type of fight you and Stevens had the first time? Yes. I see this fight being very similar to the first fight.

Great boxing, great sportsmanship, great audience.

Will your strategy be different for this fight compared to the first one?

Yes, not leaving the outcome in the judge’s hands.

Did you study your fight with Stevens?

Nope

Will you be training on anything specific in preparation for Stevens?

Nope

Before the decision was announced did you feel you had it won? 

Yes, I felt I did enough to win the fight; I left it in the judge’s hands. I won’t make that mistake again, Lesson learned.

Do you feel you made mistakes in the first fight with Stevens?

Yes, leaving the outcome in the judge’s hands.

Is there anything that worries you about Stevens?

Nope

In the first fight do you remember what Gil Nieves (Candyman) was telling you between rounds?

Stick and move, stick and move. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

Do you feel you are a different fighter now?

Nope. Same fighter, same guy. 

Have you envisioned in your mind how the fight will go? How does it end?

Yes, it will be a battle between two warriors. It ends in satisfaction.

Would you agree in order to win you will have to put on the best performance of career?

Nope. I feel Stevens didn’t put on his best performance and he won.

What do you feel your strongest weapon in the ring is?

My heart.

Are you feeling more pressure in this fight compared to your other fights?

Nope. It’s the same. It’s all about charity.

Will this fight go the distance?

I hope not, didn’t work out for me last time.

What will be your fight entrance music?

Whatever the band plays.

Prediction?

Satisfaction. Whatever that may be.