It DID play a role. You have to realize this was 3 years post BD. There was a significant amount of self-improvement between these milestones. A lot took place over the course of that time.
I hope this isn't the only thing you took away from my post to you.
Me:45 ExW:48 M:04/97 3 Bombs & 2 ReCons 1st BD 11/10 D Finalized 4/20 D-16 S-14 Going in one more round when you don't think you can. That's what makes all the difference in life.~Rocky Balboa