Joseph Parker

It's the one you don't expect that knocks you out.

It's good that people are underestimating me. I'm the guy from Down Under, and I'm going to show them what's up.

There's nothing like getting in the ring.

Things happen. You just have to accept it and move on. I get that from my dad. He's a real chilled character.

When I was growing up, I always wanted to do well in boxing. I wanted to look after my parents, and I wanted to look after myself.

People ask for autographs, and I wonder why before realising, 'Oh, that's right, I'm doing well in boxing.'

When you're in the ring, you're ready to do your thing, but in a relaxed state.

Everyone doubted I could go 10 rounds because my fights have stopped early. But I knew I could because of the work I'd done in the gym.

A lot of people might say, 'He must be seeing this person because he has problems,' but actually, the truth is it's a strength to realise you're doing things wrong... and it's a strength to get help.

I realise now that a lot of the things I was doing weren't helping me to get to the goal I want to achieve - to become the champion of the world.

At the beginning of my career, I can honestly say there were a few things I was doing wrong, and I was wondering why I was going a little bit off track.

We have a great set-up in Las Vegas. I love being in Vegas; all our camps will be in Vegas. We are just going to spend more time in the U.K. in terms of fighting. But New Zealand will still be home for me.

My punches are crisp, powerful, and sharp.

When you take a break from something you love doing, you just feel like it's time to get back into it; you feel like you've been missing out on something.

Without the help of my parents, the roles they played, I wouldn't be in this situation. I wouldn't be fighting for the world title.

It's a very important part of my life: parents and church - and your surroundings.

It is a Polynesian thing where you are calm and relaxed in your approach to life. But, when you're in the ring, you really go for it.

I enjoy the pain my body goes through. If you're in a hard moment in a fight, there's a lot of things go through your mind. But the most important thing to me is family.

The training camp is where you do all the hard work.

It was surprising how many kids don't have lunches. If we all get behind this cause, it'll help a lot of the kids out there who don't really get enough food.