Martyn Ford was concerned Iranian Hulk would take his own life if he inflicted defeat on his rival in their ill-fated fight.
Ford was set to make his ring debut against Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - but the fight was shelved with the British star citing fears for his rival's "mental wellbeing". Gharibi had displayed some worrying messages in the build-up to the fight including a public "wish for death" posted on social media.
The British strongman has now revealed he had concerns during their heated altercation at the first face-off in Dubai. “This is where we came to Dubai and had the confrontation," Ford told Mirror Fighting when explaining the fight collapse. "I have genuine concerns about his mental health and how he’s feeling. It is who I am. I can't fight someone who I genuinely believe can take his own life after the fight.
