"Nobody knows what is going to happen. As Mike Tyson said, 'Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.'
Anything can happen in heavyweight boxing. My grandfather's [boxing] achievements inspired me.
He was a heavyweight boxer like me, and I am so proud of him. I believe in myself and I mean what I say.
Let them not doubt me. I am aiming for the gold medal.
My idol is Mike Tyson.
If I win the gold medal, I will be the baddest man in the Commonwealth, the baddest man in Glasgow, and the new King of Scotland."
When questioned about his family background and the historical actions associated with his grandfather, Abdul declined to comment in detail.
"Sometimes people say positive about him, but others say negative about him," Abdul explained. "That's why I don't want to talk more about him.
It's not good to say something negative about someone who is not there, and it's not good to say something about someone negative who was not there by the time when the incident happened, if it happened."
Thomas's Reaction
Thomas reflected on the outcome of the fight, acknowledging the unusual nature of his victory.
"I can't change what happened today but I can control how I box on Friday," Thomas said.
The English boxer added that while the fight lacked technical precision, his primary objective was met.
"I got the job done, not how I wanted to, but the job is done," Thomas said. "He was running at me with his head.
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There was a bit of ring rust from me but it is what it is."
