"It's the one you don't expect that knocks you out." — Joseph Parker

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.