-- It looked like you lost some sight early on.
Takeda : I took a down from a low kick, but it was a punch that did it. My left eye isn't that great, but now the right...
-- The damage from the low kick?
Takeda : So-so. I didn't expect a low kick. I don't really remember much.
-- After you couldn't see in that eye, what was your plan?
Takeda : From the beginning, I planned to look for the counterattack. That's what I've been doing for years.
-- The cut on your left eye?
Takeda : From a punch.
-- Do you feel upset about losing your last match?
Takeda : No. He fought me as hard as he could and I respect that.
-- What do you want to do now?
Takeda : I don't want to practice. I've been going at it since I was little and now I don't have to and it feels good. I can go back to my family in one piece. As soon as the fight was over, I was relieved.
-- Your future plans?
Takeda : I haven't thought about that yet. I'll just take it easy. It's not like me. I'll tell you when I decide.
-- What did Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi say?
Takeda : He said I did well. He really helped me out. I still have to live a man's life, so I will find another road to travel.
-- Have you talked with your wife yet?
Takeda : I'm about to. I just want to tell her that I'm alive.
-- Sato said he regrets that he couldn't fight you.
Takeda : I'm happy but no way. I've done enough. It's enough. I'm going back to my family.

-- Tell us about the match.
Kraus : I'm happy I won. I was confident.
-- You really used those low kicks.
Kraus : I used punches too, but I got a good low kick in at the beginning. Then I felt kicks were better to go for.
-- It must be hard to fight someone who is retiring.
Kraus : It was different than usual. I respect him so it's too bad he's retiring. I tried to make sure it was a good fight for him to retire with.
-- Why did you bring your kids?
Kraus : They just happened to be out of school.
-- Did you talk to Takeda after the match?
Kraus : I said "Kozo Takeda is number one! Ichiban!"