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Queensland boxer Max McIntyre has the bling to go with his bash and ahead of his IBF world super middleweight youth title bout he also has a lofty goal.
Rising Australian boxing star Max 'Money' McIntyre is a Floyd Mayweather fan who's tipped to go all the way to the top.
But right now he just wants to "punch some heads".
The 20-year-old is on the blockbuster Jai Opetaia v David Nyika card on Wednesday night at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, where he will fight Turkey's Abdulselam Saman for the IBF super middleweight youth world title.
McIntyre is nothing but a showman with his bling and ultra-confident demeanour but he has the performance to go with his pizzazz.
After 32 fights as an amateur he is 6-0 in his professional career, including five knockouts.
US boxing legend Mayweather also liked his jewellery, and recently purchased a $1 million gold chain to go with his collection.
It is no surprise McIntyre looks up to him.
"I like Floyd Mayweather's flashiness and I like his style and his heavy hit," McIntyre told AAP.
"I love putting on a show. That is what I was born for. I love the promotion side and everything about it. This is where I thrive. As soon as I walk out in the ring with all the people watching it is just the money show.
"I am peaking right now. I just want to get in there and punch some heads."
McIntyre's manager Mick Francis said the Queenslander had a big future.
"Max is the face of Australian youth boxing and will be the next Australian world champion in a couple of years," Francis told AAP.
"He has got power. He is a good looking guy with real charisma. He's dedicated to the sport, has a massive amateur background and the credentials to go all the way.
"The way he conducts and carries himself is in the mode of Floyd Mayweather. He like his jewellery and if you watch him in the ring he is very flashy."
The global reach of Wednesday night's boxing extravaganza has McIntyre primed to fire.
"It's massive being third last on the card. Everyone is going to be watching so I have to perform," he said.
"There is a lot of pressure but the great athletes perform under pressure. I want to show everyone I am a great athlete. I want to take it all the way the top and be the best boxer in the world.
"A lot of boxers think 'take punches and give more back'. I think 'take no punches'."