Carlos Prates showed mirror where he wrote daily he would knock out Della Maddalena

Carlos Prates revealed his pre-fight mental preparation routine after returning home following his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. He showed his bathroom mirror covered with daily affirmations written over several months, including messages like "I will knock out JDM," "I will beat JDM," and "I will become champion." Prates stated that the fight didn't begin on Saturday night but rather months earlier when he started his mental preparation. The fighter's ritualistic daily declarations demonstrated his commitment to visualization and positive affirmation as part of his training regimen. This unique glimpse into Prates' psychological preparation methods highlights the mental aspect of his recent knockout victory.