Joseph Parker is set to begin his charge towards becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of New Zealand.
The 21-year-old fighter, who is widely recognised as the next big thing in New Zealand boxing, visited Rotorua yesterday to promote his upcoming fight against Auckland-based fighter "King" Afa Tatupu.
Tatupu currently holds the New Zealand National Boxing Federation title, one of two major titles on offer for heavyweight fighters in New Zealand.
The other major title is currently held by rugby league superstar Sonny Bill Williams.
"I don't want to look too far ahead, [Tatupu] is the only fight that matters to me at the moment," Parker told the Rotorua Daily Post.