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Ben Davies

Martyn Ford predicts he will KO Iranian Hulk in just 17 seconds in grudge fight

Martyn Ford has boldly predicted he will knock out Iranian Hulk in just 17 seconds when they settle their rivalry next month.

Ford will meet the Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - in his boxing debut that will be held on a rescheduled date of April 30 in London. Both men have promised explosive stoppages in a fight which is being branded the heaviest in boxing history.

The British star has continued to question his rival's motivation ahead of the fight, and has revealed he spent time away from his family during training camp to put full-focus on achieving glory. "He is going to knock me out. I have got a weak chin," Ford said sarcastically when asked for a prediction. "Do you really want me to answer that? 17 seconds. If he doesn’t find some fire in his stomach and some passion, then you may as well get a second opponent to jump in after him.

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