Martin Rogan has told UTV he will give 110% in preparation for his Commonwealth heavyweight rematch against Sam Sexton.
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The Belfast boxer lost the title to the Norwich fighter in controversial circumstances at Belfast's Odyssey Arena in May.
The boxers later traded insults at a press conference in Belfast in the run-up to their re-match.
But on Thursday, at another press conference, there was no repeat of that heated exchange.
The title holder missed Thursday's media event due to family issues.
Martin Rogan told UTV the exchange"was totally out-of-character", adding he was focused on regaining the Commonwealth belt.
"At the end of the day this is boxing and that is what it is all about but I am not disappointed he's not here because this is Belfast and it's about the Belfast fighter and that's me," he said.
"I am not going to take the focus off 6th November. I am just going to work very, very hard and go in and take back the Commonwealth belt and that is the best that I can offer at the minute. Give 110% to myself, my family and my fans, that I go out there and take this belt back."
"I'm a 12-round fighter. I'm faster, I'm stronger and I believe I can stab him," he added.
In August, Rogan opted to part ways with his trainer and manager John Breen. In September, he suffered a shoulder injury.
The 38-year-old is now training with Paul McCullagh.
"I am glad to say that Martin surprisingly is a good learner and he really, really- for a big man- gets into his boxing. He wants to learn. He is hungry for it," Mr McCullagh said.
Sexton v Rogan the rematch will take place at Belfast's Odyssey Arena on November 6th.
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