Joseph Parker

What's the point in changing your team? I believe in my team.

My dad loves boxing, so he used to hold up his hands when we were little kids, and we would punch his hands, and he slowly got us little gloves, and little punching bags that he'd always hold for us.

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.

Different refs judge fights differently.

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

My motivation is being unified heavyweight champion of the world, making New Zealand and my family proud.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A lot of boxers get along well. But if you have to fight each other, then leave that relationship behind.