"Oh but he said this before the fight, now he wants to contradict himself".
The fight before is the buildup. Of course you are gonna say you are healthy, 100%, that size doesn't matter, or w/e. Because you are trying to hype the fight. Who the hell is gonna say "oh I am injured in 4 places, that guy is bigger than me he will beat my ass, but please go see the fight anyways." Noone is gonna go and watch that fight.
This not only leads to less viewers, but it also let the opponent know your weakness and will be a disadvantage in the fight. It's only after the fight is over do fighters get to reveal what really went on during camp, etc.
The fight before is the buildup. Of course you are gonna say you are healthy, 100%, that size doesn't matter, or w/e. Because you are trying to hype the fight. Who the hell is gonna say "oh I am injured in 4 places, that guy is bigger than me he will beat my ass, but please go see the fight anyways." Noone is gonna go and watch that fight.
This not only leads to less viewers, but it also let the opponent know your weakness and will be a disadvantage in the fight. It's only after the fight is over do fighters get to reveal what really went on during camp, etc.