Three weeks removed from another stoppage win, this time capping a memorable Melbourne, Australia, trip, Irish super middleweight contender Tommy Hyde is already gearing up for his next assignment.

Although there's no opponent set, the 25-year-old (11-0, 8 KOs) plans to return next month back in Boston, his "home away from home," and when asked about his experiences across continents he's enthusiastic.

Spending three weeks' preparation in the suburbs of St Kilda, Hyde called his Australia assignment one of the best experiences of his life. Tanzanian 8-2 southpaw Anuary Mlawa didn't last a full round against him.

"For years and years, a lot of Irish immigrated to Australia. I loved the vibe, lifestyle, people are really nice, it was good to see some friends who've moved over there recently, unbelievable training facilities, good food and weather, it had everything," he tells The Ring.

"As for Boston, it really is my home away from home. It'll be the sixth time I box there as a pro, more than anywhere else, so I'm looking forward to putting on a show."

The Cork native is enjoying a four-fight knockout streak, and since aligning with Lee Beard out of Manchester last autumn has kept in-ring appearances short and sweet. That doesn't mean improvements aren't being honed behind the scenes, mind.

"Lee is a fantastic coach, has so much experience and passes his knowledge onto us in the gym everyday, where there's a very competitive atmosphere between all of us."

While the Irish press have noted Hyde's improved mobility and ability to close off the ring in recent outings, the progression of another Beard-trained talent is one he keenly shares insight on during this conversation.

English light heavyweight champion Troy Jones (12-0, 6 KOs) makes his second title defence against an ambitious Ezra Taylor (11-0, 8 KOs) in the chief support of this weekend's Queensberry card, headlined by Anthony Cacace vs. Leigh Wood in Nottingham.

Hyde, who spars the 26-year-old weekly from their base in northwest England, lavished praise on his gymmate and provided a bold prediction.

"He's worked very hard from the small-hall shows to the Edwards-Yafai undercard in November, Troy's one of the hardest workers I've ever come across and it's going to be a big statement win.

"Ezra's good, don't get me wrong, but Troy just has too much — too strong, physical and good — he'll push onto bigger and better things by the end of this year. I saw Lewis Edmondson saying he'll fight Ezra after this but he won't be. Troy will knock him out. He's a fantastic fighter, puts his heart and soul into every [training] session, we push each other in the gym and he deserves all the good things coming."

Hyde likens his stubbornness to Kelly Pavlik, former unified world middleweight champion, and IBHOF 2023 inductee Carl Froch. It's clear to see how highly rated Jones is from those who know him closely.

Hyde, who has been immersed in the sport since he could walk, takes inspiration from his agemates and Irish compatriots, too.

Aaron McKenna announced himself centre-stage with a career-best showing against former world titleholder Liam Smith on last month's Eubank-Benn undercard, the type of billing Hyde feels isn't too far from reach.

"It's great to see Aaron reach this level, on one of the UK's biggest-ever shows and I want to be on there, too. Troy is co-main on a Cacace-Wood card. I want those situations for myself very soon, big cards and stadium fights in front of big crowds with a good fight week buzz, press conferences, weigh-ins. I've been around it since I was a child and can't wait to experience it first-hand. It's coming."

Father and manager Gary previously told The Ring he'd seen massive changes since last year's switch in training environment and Tommy echoes that sentiment.

"It's all been from me moving over to Manchester and training with Lee. I'm maturing a lot more as a fighter, setting up attacks more and controlling opponents. I'm becoming better, at boxing and fighting when I have to, the whole lot, Lee has loads of experience and even with sparring. We're getting great partners in camp so I feel those improvements every week."

It's easy to skip steps and rush into a crossroads fight too soon when racking up victories over unheralded opposition, though that won't be the case with Hyde's steady roadmap.

After four consecutive contests scheduled for eight rounds, he's targeting a natural jump up to the 10-round distance before long.

Finishing the year by boxing for a regional or ranking title across one of the four major sanctioning bodies is of interest, after which he would crack into the top-15 and build from there.

"I've learned to be patient. I had a lot of guys cancel on me last minute but just want to keep improving. I've got to build my name and be more known — good finishes and fights will get me there."