Hafthor Bjornsson has set his sights on Tyson Fury after defeating bitter rival Eddie Hall earlier this month. After a long wait, the Finn and the former world’s strongest man finally settled their differences, and the 33-year-old prevailed via unanimous points decision.Now the powerhouse has lofty ambitions for an exhibition fight with the WBC heavyweight champion.
As much as he would love to square off against one of the best boxers of his generation, he did joke however that he would get his 'ass beat' by the Wythenshawe-native..The Game of Thrones star told SunSport: "It sounds crazy on my behalf to go against the world’s best boxer in the heavyweight division.
For me to go against him, 100 per cent I would get my a** beat. I would have to dedicate my life for a decade, train like a f***ing maniac and hope that he didn’t train and maybe it would be a fight ten years from now."But today, he would literally beat me to bits.
But, I would not say no to that. If a big ass guy like him wants to fight and feel real power, then I’m down for it."Following the gigantic grudge match win over Hall, he is keen to return to the ring in the summer - and hopes it is just one of many.
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