In just less than three weeks, Junior Fa will step into the ring for the fight of his life in the Stonewood Homes Joseph Parker v Junior Fa showdown.
But Fa, who considers himself New Zealand's top boxer, isn't fazed.
"This is basically going to see who the best fighter in New Zealand is. I believe I'm the best professional boxer here, he believes that he is. I'm going to box his brain off and I'm going to score him for 12 rounds. If he gets hurt along the way, I'm going to drop him and keep him down," said Fa.
The 31-year-old grew up in South Auckland just like Parker, and said things are very close to home between the two of them. Fa is most excited about this fight because it will be in front of all his family and friends.