He reveals, by asking the question so early, a degree of curiosity, a dash of uncertainty, and, more than anything, a total grounding in reality. It comes as no surprise, of course, given the close nature of his decision win over Peter McGrail on Saturday, yet hearing him ask for other opinions on the fight – chiefly, it’s scoring – still says a lot about Masoud and his state of mind. After all, most fighters in his shoes would just accept their victory in a close fight and ignore the opinion of outsiders, deeming only the judges’ opinions relevant. Most would close their eyes, stick fingers in their ears, and wail like an infant until all dissenting voices had disappeared.
