Tevita Pangai Junior has signalled his intent for a rematch with Frank Amato and called out a rival after an enthralling six-round battle.
Leading into the fight in Battle on the Reef, few expected Amato to survive the fight let alone go the distance.
The pair were left leaning up against the ropes by the end of the contest, each completely out of gas.
RECAP: Battle on the Reef boxing
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Speaking post-fight, the former NSW Blues representative said he wanted a rematch and wanted to one day take on Aussie heavyweight Jackson Murray - who recently sparred with Francis Ngannou.
"I don't have an amateur career, so what? I'm going to prove the doubters wrong," he said on Stan's coverage.
"I'm going to do it. I'm going to get back in the gym on Sunday, tomorrow. While everyone's partying, I'm going to train.
"I've got that Tongan chin. It's granite. Nothing can put me down. I'm a heavyweight, but I can take them punches.
"I'm not going to go ducking and dodging like Jackson Murray.
"I've got a chin baby. Jackson Murray, I'm going to build my f---ing way up and take you on b---h."
With that final comment, Pangai Junior then dropped the mic in Michael Zerafa's lap before storming off the set.
Moments earlier, the retired NRL star hailed Amato's endurance and earmarked another fight in the future.
"Man, he was a tough opponent," the 26-year-old said.
"I want another eight weeks and then I want the rematch. I want to be fitter. I'm gonna train hard.
"He wanted to go six rounds. It was tough. Sometimes you can't get the knock-out. I still got the win. Like I said, I want the rematch."
Tevita Pangai Junior has signalled his intent for a rematch with Frank Amato and called out a rival after an enthralling six-round battle.
Leading into the fight in Battle on the Reef, few expected Amato to survive the fight let alone go the distance.
The pair were left leaning up against the ropes by the end of the contest, each completely out of gas.
RECAP: Battle on the Reef boxing
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READ MORE: Shock as Souths legend placed on life support
Speaking post-fight, the former NSW Blues representative said he wanted a rematch and wanted to one day take on Aussie heavyweight Jackson Murray - who recently sparred with Francis Ngannou.
"I don't have an amateur career, so what? I'm going to prove the doubters wrong," he said on Stan's coverage.
"I'm going to do it. I'm going to get back in the gym on Sunday, tomorrow. While everyone's partying, I'm going to train.
"I've got that Tongan chin. It's granite. Nothing can put me down. I'm a heavyweight, but I can take them punches.
"I'm not going to go ducking and dodging like Jackson Murray.
"I've got a chin baby. Jackson Murray, I'm going to build my f---ing way up and take you on b---h."
With that final comment, Pangai Junior then dropped the mic in Michael Zerafa's lap before storming off the set.
Moments earlier, the retired NRL star hailed Amato's endurance and earmarked another fight in the future.
"Man, he was a tough opponent," the 26-year-old said.
"I want another eight weeks and then I want the rematch. I want to be fitter. I'm gonna train hard.
"He wanted to go six rounds. It was tough. Sometimes you can't get the knock-out. I still got the win. Like I said, I want the rematch."
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