Giant 6' 8" heavyweight Tye Fields said today he is prepared and ready to go into the biggest fight of his career when he takes on Monte Barrett on Top Rank's 'Lethal Combination' PPV card on Saturday, June 28.

"I have a heart of a lion," said Fields at his Media Day today at the Top Rank gym today in Las Vegas.

"Like a baseball player, Tye Fields is going from AA and AAA ball to the Major Leagues on June 28," said Bob Arum. "Tye did great in the minors, now he's going to the majors to fight Monte Barrett. We will see what will happen that night and move on from there. Me, I happen to believe Tye is the real deal."

Fields, 40-1, vs. Barrett, 33-6,  will be on the 'Lethal Combination' HBO Pay Per View telecast which features Manny Pacquiao challenging world champion David Diaz for the WBC Lightweight Championship at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

"Tye is totally prepared. He is punching extremely hard in workouts. We're all proud and excited," said Jessie Reid, chief trainer.

"Tye is going to surprise a lot of people with his performance," said Billy Baxter, Tye's manager.