Keyshawn Davis has revealed the advice given to him by Floyd Mayweather.
The American fights this weekend as he takes on Nahir Albrighton on Saturday night.
"Todd has been around Floyd his whole career, and he sees greatness in me. I'm going to live up to it; that is what is going to happen," Davis told Sky Sports.
Davis has made a bright start to his professional career, and he is calm over his chances, explaining: "When I was on the Olympic team, the team hopeful, the Olympic captain, that was pressure. It's not going to change anything for me, no added pressure. I'm built for it."
The lightweight has enjoyed being with Mayweather, one of the best fighters in modern history.
He added: "Floyd is always in the gym helping people out. I was in there with my brother Kelvin Davis, and he was helping both of us. You can learn a lot just by being around him. I was blessed.
"He told me, Keyshawn, you have everything. You have the skill, you have the ability, you have everything. He said the only people who could beat him were the ones more conditioned, so make sure you are always on top of your conditioning.
"This opponent is a step towards a world title. He is a lower level. He gives me more rounds. He is not better than the other guys I have faced previously. It's to keep me active."
After this fight, Davis is ready to look towards championship belts.
"For sure the plan is belts,” he said. “Shakur is already fighting for the WBC belts, and there is no telling what the WBO and the other belts are going to do. I am definitely one of the contenders."