Thor Bjornsson refuses to rule out Tyson Fury fight and makes "real power" jibe

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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. Bjornsson added: "I feel great, I came out of it with no injuries, 100 per cent healthy, so I would want to fight within six months, to be honest with you.

"I want to be active, I would be happy to fight this summer, honestly. Because, let's be honest here, I’m not getting any younger. I’m 33-years-old and if I want to have some kind of career in boxing then I have to stay super-active. I can’t just wait a year, take a fight, wait two years, take a fight, I have to stay super-active. Fighting every three months would be great for me.

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"Then I could have proper training camps before each fight, I could improve my skills, my game plan, so if I could control it, I would like to fight before three months." After their grudge match, Hall congratulated his opponent for the win but claimed he was hampered by injury.

"Well done, sir. You composed yourself much better in the ring and it paid off. Fair play, you outboxed me." he said. "The commentator at some points said is there something wrong with my left arm or hand.

"I guess I can only be honest and say yes there was. I detached my bicep seven months ago and I’ve just been unable to use my left arm. I’m not making excuses, I’m just saying it as it is."

• Tyson Fury
• Hafthor Bjornsson
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