‘I decided with my coach at the end of the round, let’s take her down. I know she’s going to be tired and I know I’m going to get it.’
But Shevchenko was left perplexed by the outcome of the fight, saying: ‘I really don’t understand why the victory goes to the other side.
‘For two takedowns? For all five rounds? She didn’t hit, not one time, not one punch.
‘Nothing significant. Look at her face. Her nose is red from my punches and why she’s still [champion]? I really don’t understand.’
When asked about the prospect of a third fight with Nunes, Shevchenko added: I definitely will win this next fight.