Enzo Maccarinelli has poured scorn on his critics in the aftermath of his successful WBO cruiserweight title defence against Wayne Braithwaite on Saturday night.
The 26-year-old Welshman, who has repeatedly fought off claims he is a one-dimensional fighter throughout his 27-fight career, won his third straight defence of the title by unanimous decision in Cardiff..
Later he dismissed claims that, without the blistering power of his left hook, there is little else in his arsenal to back his credentials as the best.in the division.
After taking 12 rounds of the 'Big Truck's' best shots and returning each punch with ferocious interest, Maccarinelli believes he has made his point.
"I told you so," he told reporters. "I think I have proved a lot of people wrong.
"It's been said that I only have a big left hook, but I showed a lot more than that in there.
"My left hand was good, I hurt him with my right. I used jabs, body shots, the lot.
"I showed I have a solid chin, taking what he gave me because he hit me with some big shots, and I showed stamina and movement.
"I showed I have heart. I hurt my right hand early on, but I kept going and bossed the fight.
"I won every round. It's one of my best, most complete performances.
"I'm pretty delighted with how I fought. The (fifth-round) knockdown was pretty sweet as well.
"I could have finished him off, but it would have been risky. That guy could hit hard so there was no point just charging in for the sake of it.
"I could have been hit with a sucker punch and lost a fight I was bossing.
"These cruiserweights hit as hard as heavyweights, but move like the super-middleweights or light-heavies. I wasn't going to do anything stupid."
The victory has rekindled interest in the mouth-watering prospect of a possible showdown with David Haye.
But having already seen one fight with the Londoner cancelled late in the day, Maccarinelli is not holding his breath.
He added: "I was ready to fight David before but he pulled out. I signed my bit of the contract.
"All he had to do was sign and it would have been the best fight in Britain. He didn't and that was that.
"I'd love to fight him. I've always said that. It would a great fight for the fans between two good fighters, but what can I do if he doesn't sign?"
Maccarinelli is next due to appear at the Millennium Stadium on the undercard of super-middleweight Joe Calzaghe's clash with Mikel Kessler on November 3.
Although it is not yet clear whether he will face IBF champion Steve Cunningham, Maccarinelli say he is happy to take on all comers.
He said: "I'll fight anyone. I feel strong, confident and I've proved what I can do. I don't mind who I fight."
If Maccarinelli was black he'd never be called a 'one-dimensional fighter', instead he would be hailed as the best up and coming cruiserweight fighter in the world, which he is clearly proving.
