Mununjali boxer Dana Coolwell is set for another major bout in the U.S., taking on undefeated American Albert "Chop Chop" Gonzalez (12-0) on April 5.
The fight will be another crucial test for Coolwell (13-3), who is determined to bounce back after his hard-fought loss to Bruce Carrington last November on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson undercard.
Coolwell, who has already proven himself on big stages, is eager for another high-level challenge.
"This is why I fight and what I want to do," he said.
"I learned a lot from the last fight, and I see it as a lesson rather than a loss.
"I believe I still belong at the world level, and this is my chance to prove it."
Carrington, an elite American prospect, secured a unanimous decision win over Coolwell in an eight-round contest on the recent Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul card.
Despite the setback, Coolwell remains confident in his ability to compete at the highest level.
"It was his night, he won it, and now I've got to work my way back up," Coolwell said.
"I've got another good prospect to fight and another chance to prove that I belong."
Gonzalez, who fights out of the renowned Robert Garcia Boxing Academy, brings an aggressive, pressure-heavy style to the ring.
Coolwell is focused on using his reach and movement to control the fight.
"He's a short, compact fighter who likes to come forward," he said.
"But he's not as strong on the back foot, so my plan is to use my jab, footwork, and range to keep him off balance.
"When he plants his feet, I'll draw out his shots and counter."
Training for the Gonzalez fight has involved some key adjustments.
"Last camp, I might've peaked a bit too early, so this time we're fine-tuning things, making sure I hit my best form on fight night," Coolwell explained.
"I've got great sparring lined up with guys similar to my opponent, and I'm making sure everything is timed right."
Beyond the technical aspects, Coolwell remains proud of what he's achieved as an Aboriginal fighter breaking into the U.S. boxing scene.
"There's really no one that's done what I've managed to do, and I'm earning a lot of respect over there," he said.
"They see that I can fight and want to test their guy against me.
"I want to prove I belong and beating Gonzalez will put me straight back in the mix."
Coolwell and his team will travel to the U.S. on March 19 to complete preparations before stepping into the ring on April 5, where he looks to make a statement against another rising contender.