Carrington grades himself a C despite Palacios victory

Bruce Carrington gave his own performance a C grade after beating Palacios, acknowledging he left tools unused in a workmanlike featherweight win that extended his unbeaten record.

“Probably a C. There's certain things that I could've done more. At the end of the day, I just did what I did to get the victory. I could've thrown more combinations and used my angles, but I got the win, so that's all that matters.”

— Bruce Carrington, via Ring Magazine

What Bruce Carrington said

The rising featherweight prospect won the fight but told Ring Magazine he fell short of his standards. Carrington identified unused combinations and wasted angles as gaps in his work, though the scorecards went his way. The self-criticism suggests a fighter measuring himself against a higher ceiling than simple wins provide.

What it moves

Carrington's honesty points to ambition beyond safe victories. The featherweight division's top tier demands polished performances, not just results. His willingness to critique a winning effort may signal adjustments before a step-up fight materialises.

Source: ringmagazine.com. Full Bruce Carrington fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.