This performance was the first for the 31-year-old fighter since a heavy knockout defeat from Jeff Neal in August last year, which turned into a brain hemorrhage for him.
“I was not afraid of anything, except that I would no longer be able to do this. I am living proof that miracles do happen. Thank the Lord, he healed me and made me better. I came back and beat the former champion in his own game - in a five-round fight. He has tremendous experience in such battles, but I went out and did my job.
Now I intend to break into the title race. I want to reach the top opponent, climb into the top five, and then even higher, ”Luke said.