When I first started off, a lot of people didn't know who we were or what we're doing, but now you can see a big difference, and everyone is behind us.

It was a good experience for me to be in the same camp as Minto when he was preparing for Shane Cameron, to see the weaknesses and strengths he brings.

I know that there is failure, but if you're prepared, you can accept whatever happens in the ring.

If I win, great, and I'll move on, and that's my goal, obviously, is to win. If I do lose, I have to accept it, and I have to get back out there, train hard, and just move on. It's not the end of the world.

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.

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

It's important to pursue the career that we want and the titles that we want to get, but there's family time.

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.

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.

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

I made the New Zealand team, won medals around the world. I thought, 'I'm blessed. I've got a good talent.' I had no idea, though, how good I might be. But I loved the sport.

As a father, you want to protect, but I also want to prepare her for when she grows up, so I want to be a great example as a dad.

It's an amazing feeling, having a little child. I love it.

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.

Right next to my bedroom, Dad made a chin-up bar with a rowing machine and a treadmill. From there, as years went by, we were able to get a bit of funding, and Dad got all these people involved and built a gym at home.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

A lot of people don't really understand boxing.

When I'm not training, I'm reading.

I love to read and learn.

It feels good that people believe in my ability, but you've just got to stay focused, keep your feet on the ground, and do the job and do the hard work in the gym.

If you have goals or aims in life, write them down. If you look at your goals every day, then it will encourage you to try your best in all you do, be focused, and stay determined.

Boxing has taught me to be disciplined, to be respectful to those around me. I am able to travel the world, meet a lot of people, and make new friends.

I remember famous people coming in to speak to me when I was in school and being inspired by them.

I first got into boxing when I was quite young. I was about 12 when I won my first boxing match.

It would be an honour to knock out Botha.

That takes it out of you, throwing too many punches.

What I need to do is relax, take my time, and make my shots count. That will give me more energy later in the fights but also allow me to throw the punches harder.

I have to take my time, use my punches, and use the ring.

Every man who gets in that ring has the ability to hurt you.

Some people say the people I'm fighting are bums, but I don't see it like that.

I know if I train hard, focus, I can beat anyone out there.

I can outbox Anthony Joshua.

I want to fight the best Anthony Joshua there is.

I love meeting people.

Charles Martin, we watched him. He won the IBF championship of the world, but we don't think he is anything special.

It's a quality you need to be a world champion; you have to have that killer instinct.

It always excites me to meet new family members. I'd like to meet them all someday.

I know I'm always ready when I jump into the ring.

I feel like the guitar playing gives me rhythm with my punches - really helps to change up my jab.