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. — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
When I first started off, a lot of people didn't know who we were or what we're doing, but now you can see a big difference, and everyone is behind us. — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
I first got into boxing when I was quite young. I was about 12 when I won my first boxing match. — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
When you're in the ring, you're ready to do your thing, but in a relaxed state. — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
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… — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
Having watched the Botha fight, I wanted to get him out of there, but I didn't really want to hurt him as bad. — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
I believe it when I say I can beat anyone if I have a great training camp. — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
As an amateur, there are three rounds, and you have to give it all you have, throw as many punches as you can. — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
As a father, you want to protect, but I also want to prepare her for when she grows up, so I want to be… — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
It was a good experience for me to be in the same camp as Minto when he was preparing for Shane Cameron, to see… — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
My motivation is being unified heavyweight champion of the world, making New Zealand and my family proud. — Joseph Parker Copy Share Image
