The song incorporates elements from the 1982 Survivor hit "Eye of the Tiger" in keeping with a boxing theme.

Survivor co-founder and "Eye of the Tiger" co-writer Jim Peterik described the adaptation as "one of the very few versions that i approve.

"[1] The lyrical basis of the song is the Modern Day Poets' portrayal as a musical force to be reckoned with, while Mundine's verse is a shot at his critics and a vow to regain the WBA Super Middleweight title he had previously lost.

Mundine’s involvement in the song transpired after he competed with Turner's manager Mark Holden at a celebrity Grand Prix race in early 2004.

After Mundine agreed, the group was immediately required to write a song that would be suitable for him to rap on.