HAFTHOR BJORNSSON is ready to fight ‘best in the world’ Tyson Fury once he gets past Eddie Hall.
That’s despite weighing THREE STONE more than the Gypsy King, 33.
Hafthor Bjornsson admits he would love to fight Tyson Fury
The Icelandic behemoth, also 33, will square off against strongman rival Hall in Dubai on Saturday.
Both men have worked their socks off ahead of the heated grudge match.
But Thor is already setting his sights on fresh opportunities in the boxing ring.
The Game of Thrones actor admits he would love to fight WBC heavyweight champion Fury.
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Bjornsson has already revealed the Gypsy King is one of his biggest inspirations.
And he has even offered to SPAR Fury in preparation for the Brit’s title defence against Dillian Whyte.
But should the opportunity to face Fury himself materialise, Bjornsson would not have to think twice.
The 2018 World’s Strongest Man winner declared: “A lot of people have asked if I’ll fight Tyson Fury.
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“Will I fight the best boxer in the world right now? Absolutely.
“If the offer is there, 100 per cent. I couldn’t say no to that.
“I have a huge respect for the guy, I love the guy, a great guy, I’ve met him before.
“If that offer came on the table I would 100 per cent look into it, and I honestly couldn’t say no to that.
“I would train my ass off and surprise the world.”
Reflecting on potentially working in Fury’s training camp, Bjornsson told TalkSport: “We spoke about training, what is happening, the plans for his future, the plans for my future, what’s next for him and what’s next for me.
“Just bits and pieces of everything. He’s a really nice guy and I have a huge respect for Tyson Fury as a boxer and a person.
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“He seems like a really decent guy. We had some nice talks and even spoke about training together one day.
“I know he’s starting his camp and I would love to go there and be a part of that if that is on the table and an offer.”
