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Carlos Prates returned home after his victory and showed the bathroom mirror where he wrote daily affirmations about knocking out Jack Della Maddalena. The messages included phrases like 'I will knock out JDM,' 'I will beat JDM,' and 'I will become champion.' Prates revealed that the fight began months before Saturday night, suggesting his mental preparation started long before the actual bout. The ritual demonstrates his psychological approach to the matchup. This insight offers a glimpse into the mindset that led to his knockout victory over Della Maddalena.
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