Joseph Parker

I love meeting people.

I love to read and learn.

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

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.

Music is a great part of my life. It helps me relax and keep calm whenever I am not boxing.

Know that the power comes from within: when you are tired, or you want to give up, dig deep. Dig deep for whatever reason - in boxing, in sport, in life.

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.

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.

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.

My parents taught me good standards, and I feel like I'm taking it to the boxing realm.

There are good life skills to be had in the sport. It is a big positive to see young kids coming to the gym, training hard, looking up to the likes of David Tua, Shane Cameron, and possibly myself.