MARTYN FORD was 'gutted" after seeing his friend Eddie Hall lose against Hafthor Brjornsson - but he is ready to take revenge.
Hall was supported by the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, where Hall was present as a ringside guest.
Martyn Ford was left feeling 'gutted" after seeing Eddie Hall lose
The night ended in defeat for Britain’s ex-world’s strongest man, with Bjornsson, nicknamed Thor, winning the six-round exhibition of points.
Ford, 39, said to iFL TV that he was just devastated for Eddie as a friend. But, I will tell you this: I would f***ing knock him off.
"I would take Thor 100 percent, 100 percent. Technically, he's a good player, and he's been well coached.
"But I would take Thor, 100 percent, I don’t know if he’d knock me out, but I’d win. I would back myself, 100%."
Ford, 6ft 8in tall and weighing over 21STONE, admitted that he would fight Bjornsson only if Hall allowed it.
He stated that "if Eddie can defeat Thor and Thor wants to continue boxing, then we're not a million miles apart from each other."
"I have nothing personal against Thor. I don't even know him." Technically, technically I would genuinely back myself.
"I'm not taking away anything, this is Eddie’s night, I’m here to support Eddie, not for calling out anyone.
SIGN UP DEALS AND FREE BETS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGS"Thor would like to continue boxing. Do you want to box? F*** yeah. Would Eddie want me to do it? F*** yeah.
"If Eddie doesn't want it done, would you do it?" "No, I wouldn’t."
Ford will make his debut in boxing on April 30 against the 'Iranian Hulk - but he already has his thoughts against Game of Thrones star Thor.
He stated that he was well-taught, with a nice movement and composed body, but is not venomous.
"I understand you don't want it all, but there's no rush in the punch. I would genuinely back myself.
