But has it been a blessing in disguise almost at this point?

I think it just hardened me to the sport, the reality of it.

And yeah, look, there's so many things that go into a training camp as well.

And there were so many things I had to adjust in my life and I did those things and hence we're getting the performances we're getting now.

Like, it's been a blessing.

I know it sounds like that's what you would say, but it has been.

You know, I've... straightened everything up that I needed to, and now I'm on a roll and built the momentum.

But how is things looking? And, you know, obviously she's a fighter and so are you, but how are things going?

What do you know about this guy and what are you expecting from him?

I know we've fought a similar opponent in Francis Waitai who he took the distance and lost on the decision, but I beat Francis and...

Yeah, look, I'm excited for the fight.

He's durable, he's strong, he's tough, and it's going to take my best to stop him.

So looking to make a statement.

What does that translate to in this fight for you?

Well, Gareth and Shara down the boxing shop, they keep us pretty grounded.

You know, we've got an amazing stable.

Were you nervous going in or were you just keen?

Yeah, I think I probably thought I could handle myself a little bit.

I was always in, like, primary school and AFL.

I was always in fights.

So I thought, you know, I could dust a few of these blokes off.

I walked in there.

It's pretty intimidating walking into a gym for your first time, but...

How much did that mean to you?