Why do fighters give an excuse then say no excuses?

[Crazylegs77]

Or say I take nothing away from my opponent....then say something that takes away from the opponent

Just part of boxing I guess.

[Vadrigar.]

I guess they're correcting themselves or emphasising the point, so people don't take it the wrong way. Nothing wrong with pointing out your leg was gone in the 12th round.

[Jim Jeffries]

Kinda like when someone says "I don't mean any disrespect, but......."

you know damn well you're about to be disrespected.