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      Jake Paul offered $30m Thanksgiving winner-take-all fight with Vitor Belfort after ex-UFC champ beats Evander Holyfield

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      JAKE PAUL has been offered a $30million Thanksgiving winner-take-all fight with Vitor Belfort. The announcement was made after ex-UFC champion Belfort beat the returning and ageing Evander Holyfield in one round.
      Vitor Belfort beat an ageing Evander Holyfield in one roundCredit: EPA
      Jake Paul has been offered a $30million Thanksgiving winner-take-all fight with Vitor BelfortCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Head of Triller’s Fight Club banner, movie mogul Ryan Kavanaugh, is ready to front the mega-money payday for Paul and even added an extra $5m.
      He said: “We at Triller, are agreeing a full pro fight, Vitor versus Jake Paul; 25 million winner-takes-all.
      “And we want it on Thanksgiving day at the one-year anniversary, Thanksgiving Saturday.
      “Thirty million, winner-takes-all, if Jake says no, we know why.”
      Paul, 24, made his debut in January 2020 and stopped online rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one round.
      His next two knockouts wins were then both with Triller, firstly against ex-NBA star Nate Robinson and later Ben Askren, formerly of the UFC.

      In late August, Paul improved to 4-0 with the biggest win of his career, a points verdict over eight rounds against ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley.
      But it was the first fight in his new deal with US network Showtime, making a return to Triller’s pay-per-view platform difficult.
      Belfort, 44, called out the YouTuber after beating Holyfield, 58, in one round of farcical action.
      He said: “Hey, Jake Paul, stop running from me, man. I’m going to teach you a lesson.
      “You can be my kid, you’re going to meet daddy over here at Triller. Stop running.”
      Vitor Belfort during his win over Evander HolyfieldCredit: EPA
      Vitor Belfort dropped heavyweight legend Evander HolyfieldCredit: EPA
      Holyfield was making his return after ten years out and dangerously over the hill.
      He announced plans to return last year after old rival Mike Tyson, 55, did so in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, 52, which ended in a draw on Triller.
      But after talks for a trilogy with Tyson broke down, he agreed to replace Oscar De La Hoya, 48, who pulled out of fighting Belfort with coronavirus.
      The California State Athletic Commission refused to license Holyfield, forcing Triller to move to Florida, who had no such issues.
      After the loss, the American boxing legend contested the stoppage, as he said: “I think it was a bad call.
      “I don’t think the referee should have stopped the fight that quick.” More

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      Donald Trump rips David Haye on commentary during his win over Joe Fournier and says ‘audience likes politics better’

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      DAVID HAYE may have enjoyed his comeback victory over Joe Fournier – but Donald Trump was not impressed.The 40-year-old former British boxing star returned to the ring with an easy win over his close pal.
      David Haye easily won his comeback fight against Joe FournierCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Donald Trump was not impressed with the 40-year-old’s clashCredit: AP
      Ex-cruiserweight and heavyweight champ ‘Hayemaker’ was fighting for the first time since losing to Tony Bellew three years ago.
      And he won each of the eight rounds – including a 10-8 round in the first after flooring his opponent.
      It seemed to be a fairly soft knockdown, and the former US President was rather unmoved by the bout in general.
      Trump was sat in the commentary booth to call the action at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
      And after taking several shots at current president Joe Biden, he then summed up the Haye fight up perfectly when he said: “Right now, the audience likes politics better.”
      Haye called out ‘big fast dosser’ Tyson Fury after winning his comeback fight.

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      And he even claimed he is the Gypsy King’s ‘kryptonite’.
      He called out old rival Fury, eight years after they were first scheduled to fight each other.
      Haye said: “There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for and that’s Tyson Fury.
      “Tyson Fury, that big fast dosser, I know his kryptonite, I know what he can’t handle.
      “He’s a dosser, it’s his word, he’s a dosser. And I’m his kryptonite. I know that he knows it, his dad knows it, his uncle knows it.”

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      Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort LIVE RESULTS: Belfort DROPS Holyfield to win, Anderson Silva K.Os Ortiz – stream, TV

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      EVANDER HOLYFIELD is making a SHOCK boxing comeback tonight against MMA legend Vitor Belfort.The 58-year-old is putting on the gloves one more time to headline a huge card which also includes Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz is a battle of former UFC greats.

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      PAUL FOR IT?
      Head of Triller’s ‘Fight Club’ Ryan Kavanaugh has offered Jake Paul a $25million winnner-take-all fight with Vitor Belfort.
      Belfort just beat Evander Holyfield in one round and later called out YouTuber Paul.
      Paul is 4-0 and in his third fight knocked out ex-UFC star Ben Askren in a Triller headliner.
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT
      Evander Holyfield claimed the fight was stopped early.
      He said: “I think it was a bad call.
      “I don’t think the referee should have stopped the fight that quick.”
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT
      Round 1 – IT’S ALL OVER!
      Holyfield looked to be on skates whenever Belfort threw a punch and was dropped after a left hand.
      Belfort then came forward as Holyfield tucked up and the referee quite rightly stopped the fight.
      Predictably, Holyfield looked a shadow of himself and completely off the pace, but fortunately it was stopped before any damage could be done.
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT
      Round 1 – Round starts cagey with Holyfield edging the jab out with Belfort patient.
      Belfort starting to come forward now and already has Holyfield on shakey legs.
      Holyfield swings and misses and goes through the ropes! This looks bad.
      HOLYFIELD VS BELFORT
      Both men have walked to the ring and are ready to go.
      Legendary MC Michael Buffer has introduced them and all that is needed now is for the bell to ring.
      Holyfield, at the age of 58 is about to fight as a professional once more…
      SILVA PLATTER
      Here is a close up look at Anderson Silva’s devastating knockout against Tito Ortiz in the first round.
      But, coming up is the night’s headliner between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort.

      EJECT IT
      Chaos broke out ringside after a women was heard yelling during the 9/11 tribute.
      Reporter Mike Coppinger tweeted: “A woman was just ejected from ringside for screaming during the ceremonial 10-count in memoriam of 9/11.
      “After she started yelling people yelled at her to be quiet and she became louder. In all the events I’ve ever been to, never seen that.”
      UP NEXT
      Evander Holyfield, much to the disbelief of many, will mark his return to the ring after ten years out.
      And he will do so against ex-UFC champion Vitor Belfort, who is 1-0 as a boxer with his sole 2006 bout.
      Holyfield has been training for a potential trilogy bout with Mike Tyson, and has filled in for Oscar De La Hoya, who pulled out with Covid-19.
      The fight was moved to Florida after the California State Athletic Commission refused to license the heavyweight legend.
      Credit: Getty
      ASK-REN FOR IT
      Even Ben Askren fancies getting a knockout to his name.
      Askren watched as Anderson Silva took out former UFC champion Tito Ortiz in one round.
      But unfortunately, the retired UFC welterweight was brutally knocked out himself in April by YouTuber Jake Paul.
      Still, Askren tweeted: “I’ll unretire if they give my someone i can KO 100%. Knocking someone out looks kind of fun lol.”
      SILVA LINING
      Anderson Silva dedicated his first-round KO to martial arts icon Bruce Lee.
      He said: The grand master Bruce Lee says, ‘Be water, my friend’. That’s what I did today.”
      Asked what could be next, Silva, 46, added: “I don’t know. Now I go back to training and boxing.”

      SILVA VS ORTIZ
      Ortiz was very aggressive and tried to pin Silva into the corner on two occasions but was punching air or the guard.
      Silva defended well, turned Ortiz and landed a big right hook counter and followed it up with two more left hands.
      Ortiz was out for the count and unable to recover. Silva improves his boxing record to 3-1.
      SILVA VS ORTIZ
      Round 1 – Ortiz backs Silva into the ropes but the Brazilian is bobbing and weaving in classic Spider style.
      Silva spins Ortiz and lands a big combination and it’s over!
      Anderson Silva has just knocked Tito Ortiz out!
      UP NEXT
      Former UFC champions Anderson Silva and Tito Ortiz are set to co-headline over eight, two-minute rounds.
      Silva, who left the UFC last year, beat Julio Cesar Chavez in June and has continued his switch to boxing.
      For Ortiz, it will be his professional boxing debut.
      Credit: Getty

      ON THE UNDERCARD
      David Haye called out ‘big fast dosser’ Tyson Fury after winning his comeback fight and claimed he is the Gypsy King’s ‘kryptonite’.
      It came completely out of left field when it was announced Haye would return to the ring to fight Joe Fournier, the man he once promoted and managed.
      The pair, who have enjoyed a friendship for several years and formerly sparred each other, fought over eight, two-minute rounds, opposed to the usual three.
      And Haye comfortably won all of the sessions, which included a knockdown in round one following a jab.
      Afterwards, he called out old rival Fury, eight years after they were first scheduled to fight each other.
      Haye said: “There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for and that’s Tyson Fury.
      “Tyson Fury, that big fast dosser, I know his kryptonite, I know what he can’t handle.
      “He’s a dosser, it’s his word, he’s a dosser. And I’m his kryptonite. I know that he knows it, his dad knows it, his uncle knows it.”

      FIGHT NIGHT
      Evander Holyfield makes his return after ten years out with a fight against former UFC champion Vitor Belfort.
      Oscar De La Hoya was due to face Brazilian Belfort, until he tested positive for coronavirus.
      Triller called upon Holyfield, who was training for a comeback, who accepted the challenge.
      The fight was forced to be moved to Florida after the California State Athletic Commission refused to license Holyfield.
      Credit: Getty
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      David Haye, 40, wins comeback fight and calls out ‘big fat dosser’ Tyson Fury and says he is Gypsy King’s ‘kryptonite’

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      DAVID HAYE called out ‘big fast dosser’ Tyson Fury after winning his comeback fight and claimed he is the Gypsy King’s ‘kryptonite’. The British boxing legend came out of retirement three years after hanging up the gloves following a consecutive defeat to Tony Bellew.
      David Haye beat Joe Fournier in his comeback fightCredit: @trillerfightclub

      Joe Fournier was beaten on pointsCredit: @trillerfightclub

      David Haye and Tyson Fury in 2013Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      So it came completely out of left field when it was announced Haye would return to the ring to fight Joe Fournier, the man he once promoted and managed.
      The pair, who have enjoyed a friendship for several years and formerly sparred each other, fought over eight, two-minute rounds, opposed to the usual three.
      And Haye comfortably won all of the sessions, which included a knockdown in round one following a jab.
      Afterwards, he called out old rival Fury, eight years after they were first scheduled to fight each other.
      Haye said: “There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for and that’s Tyson Fury.
      “Tyson Fury, that big fast dosser, I know his kryptonite, I know what he can’t handle.
      “He’s a dosser, it’s his word, he’s a dosser. And I’m his kryptonite. I know that he knows it, his dad knows it, his uncle knows it.”

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      Haye was due to fight Fury in 2013 but was forced to twice pull out following injury.
      In the years since, the Gypsy King has gone on to become heavyweight champion twice.
      But Haye, 40, accused Fury, 33, of avoiding an undisputed title decider with Anthony Joshua, 31, as he took another swipe.
      He said: “I know he’s avoiding Anthony Joshua, I know he’s trying to put trying to put him on the back burner, he doesn’t want that work.
      “I’ll give it to him, I’ll give him that work. He wants to fight, the Hayemaker will come for you.”
      There’s one fighter I’d come back to professional boxing for and that’s Tyson Fury. David Haye
      Haye had Fournier, a ten-bout novice with no prior defeats, on the floor in round one after just a jab.
      He refused to follow up and spent the remaining rounds controlling the action behind his jab, slipping and rolling anything coming back at him.
      Haye insisted he decided against going for the knockout to prevent Fury from fearing a fight between them.
      He explained: “I didn’t want to scare him away. Of course, I did. If I had let my right hand go, he wouldn’t have taken the fight.
      “I know he thinks I’m 40-year’s-old, he thinks I’m finished, I’ve been out the ring, I’ve only had one fight against Joe Fournier.
      “He thinks it will be an easy fight and he’s wrong.”
      David Haye has called out Tyson FuryCredit: @trillerfightclub

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      David Haye vs Joe Fournier LIVE RESULTS: Stream, UK start time, TV channel with main card UNDERWAY – latest

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      DAVID HAYE returns to boxing TONIGHT as he comes out of retirement to take on ex-pal Joe Fournier.Nightclub supremo Fournier, 38, has a pro boxing record of 9-0, while Haye, 40, hasn’t fought since his fifth-round TKO loss to Tony Bellew in May 2018.
      The big card also features Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz and is headlined by Evander Holyfield, 58, takng on MMA legend Vitor Belfort. Follow all of the action right here.

      Fight time: Bout expected around 2am BST
      TV/ live stream – Fite.TV

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      MAIN CARD UNDERWAY
      And we’re off on the main card!
      Here we go…
      HAYEMAKER WARMING UP
      Not long to go now!
      David Haye is in his shorts in his dressing room and warming up.
      Expect this one early in the card tonight.

      TONIGHT’S FULL CARD

      Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort
      Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz
      Andy Vences vs Jono Carroll
      David Haye vs Joe Fournier

      THE BILLIONAIRE
      Standing in Haye’s way tonight is nightclub supremo Joe Fournier, 38.
      The pair used to be good pals until a “boozy” night on holiday in Mykonos ended with warring words between the two.
      Fellow Brit Fournier has a pro record of 9-0.

      HAYE VS FOURNIER
      Former friends turned enemies…
      The Hayemaker, 40, has predicted a quick knockout in just a few hours time.

      KO VOW
      Haye has promised to make quick work of Fournier tonight, predicting the fight will NOT go the distance.
      He said: “There shouldn’t be any version of reality that sees me losing this fight.
      “He just doesn’t see my body holding up for eight rounds, he doesn’t see it.
      “The quicker I get it over and done with the better for everybody.
      “Once I get my timing there, it should be pretty brutal, pretty fast.”
      ED HUNTER
      One man who won’t be watching tonight is Eddie Hearn, who called the fight a JOKE.
      He told TalkSport: “Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul was just a joke and so’s David Haye vs Joe Fournier, but it’s just a bit of fun…
      “Some people want to almost respect their legacy in the sport and some just wanna make as much money as possible.
      “We just need to focus on boxing. I’ve done that before, we had a bit of fun, it was a bit cringe to be honest, it was tough at times, but I do understand the demand.”
      MAKE HAYE WHILE THE SUN SHINES
      Haye already has a next opponent lined up after Fournier.
      But it’s being kept a secret for now.
      Triller promoter Ryan Kavanaugh said this week: “All I can say without giving too much away is that you should expect a very big fight.
      “I couldn’t tell you who it is.”
      MYK TAKE
      Haye admits the fight with Fournier only came about thanks to a boozy night in Mykonos!
      Haye revealed: “This whole fight between us, came into existence when at dinner with a group in Mykonos we were asked who would win in a fight between us.
      “I laughed, but out of respect for Joe’s ego suggested it would be close, maybe a draw – whilst winking to Joe.
      “Joe’s straight-faced response was very different, he was deadly serious stating he would win in a fight today – I assumed it was just the tequila talking.
      “And that’s exactly where it started. A boozy night in Mykonos, two alpha males peacocking with a crowd of girls.”
      WHO NOSE?
      Fournier claimed this week that he once gave Haye a broken nose in a secret sparring session!
      He told Switchbox TV: “So there was one occasion in Miami where I’ve hit him with a left hook and bang – broken nose – blood literally everywhere.
      “Imagine if that was a 10oz glove without headgear, what would really have happened? You do think about it.
      “He’s going 70 per cent, I’m going flat out trying to survive but it’s been six years I’ve been active and four where he hasn’t and you have to think, this is a real match-up!”

      TAKING THE MIKE
      Interestingly, Haye doesn’t rate Mike Tyson – headliner Holyfield’s most infamous opponent – as one of the top five heavyweights of all time.
      He told the Costello and Bunce podcast: “How many fights did he (Tyson) have where he was behind on points? Where he got put down, hurt and came back, that’s the question.
      “The moment he started to lose or it started to get tough, it seemed to go the other way.
      “Many fighters – Holyfield, Lennox Lewis – they’ve all had tough fights where they are on the brink of losing and found a way to win, I’ve never seen that with Tyson.
      “I find it hard to say someone’s in the top five of all time if they’ve never had a fight which they were losing and they came back to win.”
      TALL TALE
      Let’s take a look at the tale of the tape before going any further.
      Haye quite clearly has the height, weight and reach advantage.
      He also has an incredible 26 KOs from his 28 wins.
      But Fournier is not a fighter to take lightly as he looks to remain unbeaten.

      NO JOKE
      The result of this fight WILL count on Haye and Fournier’s professional records.
      Haye’s last bout in May 2018 saw him lose to Tony Bellew – his fourth defeat in 32 outings.
      Meanwhile, Fournier is unbeaten in ten fights, winning nine of them.
      What are the odds of this going the full eight rounds?
      TIME TO SHINE
      What time is Haye’s ring walk? I hear you ask.
      The Brit is expected out around 3am BST at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida.
      Holyfield vs Belfort will be an hour later at 4am.
      Before Haye, there’s an intriguing battle between Anderson Silva and Tito Ortiz at 2am.
      HAYE THERE
      Good evening all and welcome to SunSport’s coverage of David Haye vs Joe Fournier.
      The Hayemaker will return to the ring for the first time since 2018 after coming out of retirement to fight his former friend.
      And it’s sure to be a tasty undercard clash as the world prepares for the main event between Evander Holyfield and Vitor Belfort.
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      Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for massive fight TONIGHT

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      IT’s official – Evander Holyfield is back in the ring TONIGHT.It was supposed to be the return of ‘Golden Boy’ Oscar De La Hoya but after the former six-weight champ caught Covid-19, Holyfield stepped in.
      Vitor Belfort will take on Evander Holyfield this weekend in FloridaCredit: Getty
      De Le Hoya looked set to follow legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather by returning to the ring in recent months before his unfortunate diagnosis.
      But Holyfield, 58, will get that chance instead, with the event being moved to Florida, as the California State Athletic Commission refused to license ‘The Real Deal’.
      When is Holyfield vs Belfort?

      This contest is all set for Saturday, September 11.
      It will take place in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida.
      The fight is set for eight rounds of three minutes.
      Action on the undercard starts at 1am BST, so expect the main event around 4am on Sunday morning in the UK.

      Evander Holyfield will make his boxing comeback against Vitor BelfortCredit: Instagram @evanderholyfield
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      Here in the UK, you’ll be able to watch on FITE.TV.
      The streaming only service will provide the undercard and main event for $23.99, which is around £17.

      You can also follow all the action right here on SunSport with our live blog.

      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      David Haye comes out of retirement to fight Joe Fournier on the bill.
      And Anderson Silva takes on Tito Ortiz.
      Full card:

      Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort
      Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz
      Andy Vences vs Jono Carroll
      David Haye vs Joe Fournier

      David Haye hung up his gloves in 2018 after a glittering career
      What they said
      Holyfield has previously spoken of his dream to return to boxing, and now he’ll get his chance against Belfort.
      “Where an opportunity is available, I like to make the best out of what I have. I believe if I fought Mike [Tyson] the fight will generate $200million,” he told SunSport back in May.
      “It will be the biggest fight there is. That’s the honest truth. I think Mike has my message already. If he is going to do it he is, if not then he’s not.
      “It’s a decision he has to make now and we both have to be in an agreement.”
      Before the De La Hoya fight was cancelled, Belfort had been planning for a clash with Holyfield in December, but will get that opportunity three months early.
      “After September, December is me vs Holyfield. Get ready for the crossover!” He said.
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      Frank Bruno turns down £100,000 to fight Evander Holyfield because he could go blind

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      FRANK Bruno has turned down a lucrative offer to fight Evander Holyfield – because he could be blinded if he steps back in the ring.Retired World Champion Bruno was offered £100,000 to take on the legendary American – who returned to boxing last night against former MMA star Vitor Belfort after a 10-year absence.
      Frank Bruno fears he could be blinded if he steps back in the ringCredit: Louis Wood News Group Newspaper Ltd
      Evander Holyfield has returned to boxing after a 10-year absenceCredit: Getty
      But Frank, 59, told the Sun on Sunday he had ruled out becoming Holyfield’s next opponent because one more punch in the face could blind him.
      Frank, who retired in 1996, said: “The eye injury I sustained all those years ago in my last fight against Mike Tyson means I risk losing my sight if I ever box again.
      “So, even though I am fit and in great shape, I’ve had to say thanks but no thanks. You can’t put a price on your health.”
      Holyfield, 58, reigned at heavyweight and Cruiserweight and famously had his ear chomped by Mike Tyson in a 1997 bout.
      Instead of taking him, Frank – who has battled mental ill health since retirement – is now focusing on throwing a glitzy bash to celebrate turning 60 in November.
      The dad-of-four is throwing a ball to raise cash for his charity, the Frank Bruno Foundation, which helps people suffering mental health woes.

      A string of celebs and retired boxers – including Ricky Hatton, Jonny Nelson and his partner Kirsty Gallagher – are expected to attend the Frank Bruno Diamond Ball on November 12 at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, Bucks.
      Bruno is also auctioning off the canvas from the Wembley ring where he became a World Champion against Oliver McCall in 1995 in front of a delirious crowd.
      Frank Bruno sustained an eye injury in his fight against Mike TysonCredit: Getty
      Frank added: “We’re hoping to raise lots of money so my Foundation can help the rising numbers of people going through tough times. Helping others as well as staying fit and healthy is now my biggest fight. I’ll leave climbing back through the ropes to some of the other old geezers.”
      A string of retired fighters have returned to the ring in recent years.
      Last year Bruno’s former foe, Tyson, 55, took on Roy Jones Jr, 52, in a fight that ended in a draw.
      Earlier this year it was reported that ex-World Champion Lennox Lewis, 56, was also eyeing his own return against Tyson.

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      Hafthor Bjornsson keen on fighting Tyson Fury after Eddie Hall but admits he’d ‘get his a** beaten’ by heavyweight champ

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      HAFTHOR BJORNSSON says he would relish the chance to fight heavyweight king Tyson Fury after taking on Eddie Hall.But speaking to Muscle and Health, where he also revealed his latest meal plan, Thor admitted the WBC champion would still ‘beat my a**’.
      Hafthor Bjornsson is keen on fighting Tyson Fury should the opportunity present itselfCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      Thor admits he would ‘get his a** beaten’ by the current heavyweight kingCredit: Social Media – Refer to source
      Bjornsson, 32, takes on armwrestling legend Devon Larratt later this month in only his third boxing bout.
      The former Game of Thrones star, known by fans as ‘The Mountain’, was originally scheduled to take on rival ‘The Beast’ Hall in a fiercely-contested grudge match.
      However, with the Brit suffering a bicep injury in training, 6ft 9in Thor will instead look to rack up a win against Larratt.
      And the 2018 World’s Strongest Man winner has already got his sights set on a new target: king of the ring Fury.
      Bjornsson admits it would be an ‘honour’ to take on the man widely regarded as the best heavyweight in the world.
      But Thor concedes that without further experience, Fury would teach him a lesson or two.

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      Bjornsson told Muscle and Health: “I know I’d get my a** beaten against Tyson Fury today, but if I was offered that opportunity, I would not turn it down.
      “The opportunity to fight someone that great would be an honour for me and I just couldn’t say no to that.
      “But I would get my a** beaten, that’s for sure.
      “I’d need far more experience and a few more years under my belt to stand a chance against someone that good.”

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      Bjornsson previously expressed interest in fighting legendary former heavyweight Mike Tyson too.
      He said: “If Mike Tyson would want to fight me, I wouldn’t say no.
      “I would be honoured to feel his power.”
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