Rozicki says he fought to win despite Billam-Smith power

Ryan Rozicki insists he never shifted into survival mode during his bout with Chris Billam-Smith. The cruiserweight says he kept pressing forward even after taking heavy shots.

“That's just the kind of fighter I am. I wasn't there to survive, I was there to win. He landed some big shots, but I was still trying to push forward and turn the fight around.”

— Ryan Rozicki, via Ring Magazine

What Ryan Rozicki said

Rozicki faced Billam-Smith in a cruiserweight contest that tested his durability. The Canadian fighter absorbed punishment but maintained an attacking mindset throughout. His approach reflected a commitment to force the action rather than protect a lead or wait for the final bell.

What it moves

Rozicki's willingness to trade under fire shows the mentality he brings into big fights. Whether that aggression leads to another world-level opportunity will depend on how the cruiserweight picture develops. For now, he has made clear he will not back down when hurt.

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