Perth boxing champion Danny Green has emerged victorious from his first fight in nearly three years - but it remains unclear when (or if) his latest comeback will include a date with long-time rival Anthony Mundine.
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Speaking after his unanimous points decision win over Argentina's Roberto Bolonti, Green seemed happier to talk up the toughness of his late call-up opponent and the support of his family, friends and sponsors than he did a second Mundine showdown.
Mundine defeated Green in their previous fight in 2006 and another bout appeared in the offing when Green this week said "I think Mundine realises that all of the burrows that he's been crawling under to avoid me have been blocked."
But he was far more circumspect and decidedly non-committal in the moments after his win over Bolonti.
"I hope you paid full tote to watch the fight Choc," Green said of the likelihood of Mundine tuning in.
"Mundine talks like he's an American...about a 60-40 split...but I want to ask the people who they would like to pay to see fight - me or Anthony Mundine?"
Green never looked like putting Bolonti down, which perhaps wasn't surprising given the replacement for the injured Tamas Kovacs hadn't been stopped in 40 fights.
But the 42-year-old four-time world champion never looked in danger of losing either. Green won 100-90 on all three scorecards and showed he still had sharp skills, particularly with his left jab.
"For a guy who's 42 and hasn't fought for three years, I thought it wasn't too bad," Green said.
"He [Bolonti] is a tough man. He's strong as an oxe and gave me 10 hard rounds."