Losing takes the one thing a boxer needs: confidence

The art of boxing is a study of a lifetime, one which you can practise everyday but never fully master.

To me, that is the beauty of the sport. As a boxer, not a day goes by where I don’t think about or practise my sport and yet, it still amazes me how much there is to learn.

There are many aspects to boxing. One of the most important things is control. Staying in control, physically and emotionally, is key to winning any fight. In June, I fought for the WBC world middleweight title against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. It was a tough battle but in the end I lost control of myself, my opponent, and ultimately the fight.