Danny Green says he has plenty of fight options and his long-time rival Anthony Mundine needs him more than he needs Mundine.
After an almost three-year absence, 42-year-old Green made a successful return to the boxing ring with a unanimous points decision over Argentina's Roberto Bolonti at Hisense Arena.
Green dished out plenty of punishment, particularly to the body of Bolonti, but his opponent, whose record is now 40-4, went the distance against the former IBO cruisweight and WBA light-hevyweight world champion.
Green said he felt some rust in the fight, although he still dominated from the outset, admitted it was a relief to get the result.
"It's been a long time coming, there's been a lot of stress and pressure on me to get the job done," Green said.
"Physically Bolonti was a very strong man and I was happy to get a victory.
"I wanted to do it in convincing fashion and I won most of the rounds."
Green wasn't sure if he would fight again this year, with the re-match with Mundine still a chance in 2016.
The pair met in Sydney nine years ago in an money-spinner for both fighters but so far Mundine won't come to the party, with financial terms a sticking point.
Green said the figures told the story.
"The public have spoken with the amount of pay per views for his fights, and the amount of pubs and clubs that buy his fights and the amount of people who actually pay to see him fight," Green said.
"That speaks volumes so I don't have to say much.
"In his insular world he is the king but he needs to look outside his bubble"
But Green said he "wouldn't be fussed" if the fight never happened.
"He needs me fight with me more than I need a fight with him," he said.
"Look at the fights I've had and the fights I've got on.
"If he wants to do it than we'll do it."
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