"We knew that the American (Carl Alan Nickolas, Editor's note) is a very explosive fighter who starts strong. So we really had to stop him from using his strong point and then wear him down because I think I have better cardio than him. Finally, I lose the first round at the last second, so I have to go after him more in the second round. I uncovered myself, he hit me in the head, and from then on I was chasing the score, so inevitably I "ate" (he shows a blow on his chin) and that made the gap in the second round. However, the preparation was excellent, with the team we had in heart to shine at home for this first Grand Prix in France. The disappointment is only greater, because everything had been well done. A defeat in the first round is not a good thing, I will digest it and go back to work. These last two seasons I was a little bit on the side because of injuries, and this season also remains difficult because of injuries, even if little by little I find my level... Now, it is necessary to recover quickly, to continue to go up and to progress with, in line of vision, the world championships and especially to return among the best. "

Interview by Maël Jeanthon / Sen No Sen