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Khalil Rountree: Jr: No Edges

Surging Light Heavyweight Discusses Continued Progress Ahead Of Clash With Anthony Smith On Saturday

“Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.”

When Khalil Rountree Jr. heard that quote from his strength and conditioning coach and all-around right hand man Lorenzo Pavlica, it instantly resonated with him because it pairs perfectly with his “Better Than Yesterday” ethos.

“No matter what I did yesterday, I’m alive today and it’s just another day for me to just be better,” said Rountree Jr., explaining his approach to things as he readies for Saturday’s co-main event clash with Anthony Smith. “I can’t get hung up on what I did yesterday or last week or last month —it’s gone; it’s in the past.