Thursday 13 October 2016 16:06, UK
Tony Bellew has promised to become the first man to knock out BJ Flores when he defends his WBC title against the American at the weekend, live on Sky Sports.
Bellew has warned Flores to be prepared to face "the most dangerous cruiserweight in the world" when he steps in the ring at Liverpool's Echo Arena.
"I've worked hard, I've done everything I can in camp and it is what it is so we'll see where we are come Saturday night," Bellew told Sky Sports News HQ.
"I'm looking to put on a vicious, vicious show."
Everton fan Bellew will climb into the ring as world champion for the first time in his career after stopping Ilunga Makabu in three rounds at his beloved Goodison Park to win the vacant title in May.
"I've opened my mouth, I've done what I said over the years, but ultimately I've always got in the ring and tried to back it up as best as I can. The target is on my back now, firmly set there so I have to just go out there and show what I'm about," he said.
"I don't think you're ever going to find someone with my mentality struggling to get up for fights. I understand what's at stake every time I step in that ring and believe you me - I'll show what's at stake Saturday night."
The American challenger has racked up five more wins and three more knockouts in a career which is four years longer than Bellew's, but the Liverpudlian has age on his side and believes he will be too strong for the challenger.
"I'm just going to pulverise him with everything, he's in for a hiding," vowed the 33-year-old champion.
"As good as he is - and he is good, he's been ranked now for many, many years - I'll be honest, his mouth got him the fight, and now his mouth has stopped only the harsh realities remain in front of him.
"And the harsh reality is that he's in with the most dangerous cruiserweight in the world and that's me, and come Saturday night, he's going to know that.
"But take nothing for granted, one punch can change everything in this division, you're basically talking about small heavyweights here, so I can't underestimate him, which I'm not doing and I'm fully aware of the challenge that lies ahead.
"But make no mistake about it, BJ Flores is hitting the floor for the first time on Saturday and he's going to stay there as well."
