Walking up to the ring I felt ready to go to war. I knew I wasn't going to be as sharp as I was with Ahmed, because it was too soon after that fight. Never the less, I knew deep in my heart I was going to win. When Peter came up to the ring he looked more confident than he did in our first fight. I had an idea that Peter was going to try and box me so my plan was to hit the body as much and as hard as I could for the first two rounds and then go for the head the last 5 rounds. After the first two rounds I realized Peter had changed his game plan from our first fight. He was trying to jab me from the outside, and as soon as I got inside he would clinch me. He was neutralizing me by holding me when I got close. I didn't get frustrated. I would hit him with what ever hand he wasn't holding. By the fifth round I didn't care about moving or anything:. 1. Because I was too tired; 2. I just wanted to land as many punches as I could. He had hit me with his best shots and I was never dazed so I knew he couldn't knock me out. I did feel my face swelling up. I guess either the punches from Ahmed's fight and Peter's punches were taking a toll on me, and/or the mouthpiece I was wearing was causing the problem. Before Ahmed's fight I lost my mouthpiece so I was using an amateur mouthpiece. The last two rounds I went as hard as I could. Never was I dazed, but I was hit hard. Many people ask me who hits harder, Ahmed or Peter....PETER! Who is a better boxer....AHMED! hehehe It would be an awesome fight between them two...=) Anyway, after the fight Sergio ran up the ring and told me "You won!", my family thought it also, and many people in the crowd were giving me the thumbs up in victory. Even though I hit him more and was putting the pressure on him, I felt he connected harder punches than me. Unfortunately for me, the judges saw it his way. =) All I can say is that I was hurt before the fight, I was tired before the fight, I had the toughest fights before the fight, I was dealt bad cards before the fight, but that is what being the Contender is all bout, winning no matter what cards you are dealt. And Peter won! Congratulations Peter! Like I said before, its good for you family and for yourself. Say hi to your wife, to your daughter and to your father for me! Good luck on the 24th