Fans were shocked at the 28 - year - old 's gutsy move , interpreting it as a display of confidence to taunt his opponent -- .
If you believe what the champ said after the fight the real reason was much more practical .
Fans were shocked at the 28 - year - old 's gutsy move , interpreting it as a display of confidence to taunt his opponent -- but if you believe what the champ said after the fight the real reason was much more practical .