Nikita Tszyu might be the main attraction on Wednesday night's No Limit card, but it was another boxer who stole the show at the weigh-ins on Tuesday.
Queensland fighter Lance McDonald had the crowd in stitches when he arrived on stage in Newcastle.
Main Event host Ben Damon did warn onlookers to "avert your eyes" as he introduced McDonald, but the Brisbane pugilist showed why he goes by the nickname "G-Banger".
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He stripped off his tracksuit to reveal only a skimpy black g-string covering his genitals, as those around him burst into laughter.
As he stood on the scales even No Limit boss George Rose could be seen in stitches at the sight.
"I'll just give you a moment, ladies and gentlemen," Damon joked as the laughter continued after McDonald had stepped off the scales.
The boxer with a 1-4-1 professional record weighed in at 68.76kg for his bout with Rahim Mundine – the son of multisport legend Anthony – who tipped the scales at 69.76kg.
The pair will square off at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Wednesday night on the undercard of Tszyu taking on Spanish fighter Oscar Diaz.
At the weigh-ins on Tuesday a ripped Tszyu clocked 69.40kg while his opponent weighed in at 69.16kg.
Diaz doesn't speak English but simply proclaimed "let's go!" when asked for a final comment by Damon.
Tszyu, the rising Aussie boxer and son of the legendary Kostya, was much more forward with his comment.
"I'm ready to hurt him," Tszyu said.
Tszyu later spoke to Main Event and was more expansive ahead of his 17th professional bout, including speaking about advice from his famous father.
"He only gives me one piece of advice – don't get hit," he said.
"That's all I've ever heard from him, and that's all you need to know.
"It's a simple sport.
"Hopefully I get the chance to maim (Diaz), put a lot of pain into someone's eyes."
Not only did Tszyu's physique look trim on Tuesday, he also sported a fresh haircut.
After appearing at Monday's press conference with a full head of hair, Tszyu arrived on Tuesday with a shaved head.
"This is like my helmet, in a way," he said.
"It's a ritual. When I shaved my head last night I felt something change. Now I'm ready."
Tszyu (11-0) and Diaz (16-0) are both undefeated and hoping to remain that way on Wednesday night.
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