Former world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux is expecting a big fight for his next return - the kind of fight that would put him position for a world title opportunity at 118-pounds.

At 42 years old, the Cuban is experiencing a moment that he hopes will be one of rebirth coming from a victory in February by way of knockout over Jesus Martínez at Hialeah Park and Casino.

The win snapped a two-fight losing streak to Filipino boxers John Riel Casimero and Vincent Astrolabe.

At this point in his career, the two-time Olympic gold medal winner is targeting a world title.

"We are working for the big things as we have always done and we do it at one hundred percent. I know something big is coming for me and I'm training for it. You know that I am a machine and that I never stop," Rigondeaux said to George Ebro.

"We're just adjusting some tactics to go to work like we did in that last fight. I have nothing to lose, but there is still a little bit of the Jackal left. I am going to come forward and throw all of the ammunition that I have left, of that I am sure.

"The goal is to be champion again. I want to continue making history, making a difference. I have a chance to be champion at 118 pounds. I told you once that I was going to be a champion at that weight and I have no doubt that it will happen. For me to be champion again would be the greatest thing. I have the dedication and the discipline that no one can take away from me. To all the champions at 118 pounds, I want to say that I am back. They know that I am dangerous, they mention my name and say, 'yes, he is 42 years old, but he is very difficult.' They know that I'm like a crossword puzzle."