For former NRL enforcer Solomon Haumono, tonight's fight on Sam Ah-See's undercard marks a return to heavyweight boxing, and another march towards the titles he once held.

Haumono, the former Australian and Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation heavyweight champion, makes his boxing comeback tonight against kiwi fighter Filipo Masoe, the former's first bout in almost two years.

"I still believe I have something to offer. The heavyweights here in Australia at the moment are quite prominent, and it gave me the urge to try and get back in the mix," Haumono said at yesterday's weigh-in.

"There's guys having virtual world title shots, so this is a great opportunity to get back into the ring."

Haumono was coy about his preparation, with question marks remaining over his current fitness levels thanks to the extended hiatus.

"Come tomorrow night and you'll find out (if I've still got it)," Haumono smiled.

"I'm not taking this lightly, Filipo comes from a great pedigree.

"I have a great respect not just for his family but for himself. He hasn't come all the way from New Zealand just to lie down.

"He sees me as an opportunity, just like I see him as an opportunity. I believe it'll be a great contest."

Haumono's record is imposing - 21-2-2, with 18 knock-out victories - and will enjoy a huge weight advantage. 

At 114.2kg, Haumono weighed-in almost 10 kilos heavier than Masoe, at a tick over 105.

On the flip side, Masoe has enjoyed just three wins - one by knock-out - to go along with his eight losses.

Despite the pair's mutual respect, their respective records dictate Haumono as the favourite, with a knock-out result seemingly quite likely.

"I think every fighter's goal is to knock someone out, but the main thing is to win," Haumono said.

Compounding that, Masoe only had three weeks notice prior to the fight. But, the 35-year-old said with a long preparation under his belt for his last fight, a loss to Nathan McKay just over a month ago, he's ready to go.

"It's a pleasure for me just to be able to fight Sol, I believe he's the best heavyweight in Australia and even with only three weeks notice I couldn't turn that offer down," Masoe said.

"At the end of day I'm coming to win, but I think it will be a good strong fight. [Preparation] has been hard, but I fought Nathan about four weeks ago and I felt like I actually won that fight, so I'm in pretty good shape."

Orange CYMS' prop Simon Osborne makes his debut against Chris McClung on the professional undercard, after the amateur undercard which features Des Crawford's bout with Jacob Saunders, Junior Ato's fight against Mitchell Stevens and Jack Littlefield's, of Orange, bout against Parkes' Steve Chislett.

Doors open at 6pm, with the remaining general seating and general tickets to be sold on the door.