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Ben Davies

Iranian Hulk denies taking steroids to bulk up for Martyn Ford boxing fight

Iranian Hulk has denied using steroids to bulk up for his heavyweight clash with Martyn Ford.

The 30-year-old - real name Sajad Gharibi - has attracted a lot of attention on social media for his huge physique, standing at six feet two inches and weighing around 390lbs. He will meet Ford at The O2 arena on April 30, but has been accused of using steroids to bulk up his physique further ahead of his maiden ring appearance.

However he responded defiantly by offering to do a blood test to prove his innocence. "I am ready to do a blood test to prove that I have never used steroids," Gharibi said on Iranian TV when asked if he uses steroids by the host. He was later asked for an explanation after fans accused him of being "fake" on social media to which he responded: "Look, those who have been following me on Instagram and know me since the old days.

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