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(continuation of post #547)
"I said after my last fight that I wasn't satisfied," said Morrison. "I wasn't happy with how it finished but right now I couldn't be happier. I really can't believe that I've beaten an Olympic medallist, a guy I watched on the television and admired. Tony gave me a tough time but I guess I was a little bit fitter, a little bit more determined because when I stepped it up in the final round, he couldn't run with me. There's no disrespect meant there, it's just the absolute truth and I'm sure he'd agree with me."
"A lot of people were saying it wouldn't go the distance," continued Morrison. "I never thought that would be the case myself because I know how tough he is and I also know there was no way I was gonna let him KO me. Sometimes you don't see that killer punch coming but I made sure to guard against him getting me with it tonight. My pride would never allow that and I don't think his would, either. I'm looking forward to following his progress through the rest of the tourney 'cause I don't think there's many other guys who'll be able to handle him."
Morrison's words certainly served to shine some new, positive light on the 20 year-old, who had only been regarded as a hot-headed, ill-mannered thug by many before tonight. He left the ring to the applause of the crowd, in stark contrast to the boos and jeers that had rained down upon him five weeks ago in the very same venue. Perhaps he took last month's negative crowd reaction to heart. Then again, it could be he was simply so happy about scoring such a fantastic win that he had no reason for anger and hostility. Obviously, Morrison's behaviour during the coming weeks will give us the answer.
(to be continued)
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