Rozicki: Judges' wins don't feel like real victories to me

Ryan Rozicki says he only considers a fight truly won when his opponent is stopped. The cruiserweight contender told Sky Sports that decision victories leave him unsatisfied, no matter what the scorecards say.

“For me it's not about winning or losing. I love to fight. And I love to knock people out. To me winning a fight is when the opponent's on the floor and he can't fight anymore. When a judge declares you the winner of a fight, I'll take it, I get it, but I don't feel like I've won.”

— Ryan Rozicki, via Sky Sports

What Ryan Rozicki said

Rozicki is building his reputation in the cruiserweight division with a knockout-first approach. The Canadian fighter recently faced Chris Billam-Smith and has made clear he measures success by finishing power rather than points on a card. His philosophy sets him apart in a sport where many top contenders rely on accumulating rounds.

What it moves

The comments signal Rozicki will continue to press for stoppages rather than box conservatively for decisions. His stance could influence how opponents approach him tactically, knowing he will not settle for outpointing them over distance. It also raises questions about how judges and fans will view future performances if he dominates without finishing.

Source: skysports.com. Full Ryan Rozicki fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.