Tuesday 9 August 2016 13:56, UK
Unbeaten heavyweight Adrian Granat is hoping to come to the UK to face the likes of David Price, Hughie Fury and former sparring partner Dillian Whyte.
The Swedish knockout specialist (13-0-KO12) has already recorded quick-fire stoppages of Britons Danny Williams and Michael Sprott and is now looking to break into the big time.
Granat, who is still just 25, has already sparred former divisional king Wladimir Klitschko and would be happy to face former gym-mate Whyte, who recently responded to his challenge via social media.
Whyte is already chasing a clash with former world champion Antonio Tarver and should Granat miss out on facing 'The Bodysnatcher', he could turn his attention to other UK heavyweights such as Price (20-3-KO17) and Fury (20-0-KO10).
"I called out Whyte, Price and Hughie so we'll see if any one of them accepts," Granat told Sky Sports. "I've spoken to Dillian so we'll see if that one can be made. I'll take any one of them. We're ready to take the next step.
"I haven't studied Price that much but I've seen enough weaknesses in him that I could exploit. He looks pretty weak and limited sometimes in the way he fights.
"I think Hughie moves better than Price and is a little bit faster. I think he's too weak to hang with the big boys, though. It would be difficult for him to deal with someone of my size, skill and strength. I believe I'm better, stronger and tougher.
If Dillian and I fight, there would be fireworks from both sides. We had some good sparring. Sometimes it was even and sometimes I felt I had the edge.
"There are good and bad things about Whyte. When I sparred him in Hamburg, we got along pretty well but when it comes to trash-talking, I don't agree with the way he does it sometimes.
"It's a bit unnecessary at times but that doesn't matter - it just gives me another incentive to beat him. It would be even sweeter. He can talk all he wants.
"If Dillian and I fight, there would be fireworks from both sides. We had some good sparring. Sometimes it was even and sometimes I felt I had the edge. I've boxed since I was a kid so the movements and techniques come naturally."
The 6'7" Granat is known in his hometown of Malmo as 'The Pike' and while he continues to fish for the exposure that a trip to Britain would bring, believes there's even more physical development to come.
"When I was 22, I was still like a puppy." Granat added. "I'm still not fully grown. That will come in a couple of years but there's a big difference recently for me.
"I got my nickname from my old amateur trainer back in the day. It's a fish that is common in Sweden. It's thin and strikes pretty hard and that was me as a youngster. I started knocking guys out pretty quickly when I was still skinny.
"I think I can do anything. I'll adapt and I bring a mentality that I believe few fighters have dealt with. When it gets tough, most fighters will break down before I break down. I bring very strong mental ability.
"My goal is to go all the way and I believe I have the capabilities to do so. I'll do my best and I love to compete. I want to challenge myself and that's what I hope for - I want to get a big name for this autumn."
