Ra’eese Aleem Post Fight Quotes

“The fight was everything that I expected. He’s a very tough fighter and a great competitor. I just wanted to fight a smart fight, because we know he’s dangerous. Although I didn’t feel his power, I know that he can hit. I just wanted to take my time and let everything fall into place.

“My defense was on another level and my offense was also strong. I kept my poise and took my time.

“I’m that type of fighter where I don’t care if it’s the first round or the last round or if I’m up on the cards. I want to stop you. I want to get you out of there. It was probably around the seventh round where I tried to turn up the volume, but I didn’t want to take any unnecessary chances.

“I caught him slipping in round two. I could have jumped on him then, but I wanted to show growth as a fighter and keep taking my time.

“It’s time for ‘scared boy’ Stephen Fulton Jr. to come out of hiding and sign the contract. Let’s get in there so I can give him his first loss. It would be a closer fight than tonight, but I still expect to dominate and get the win.”