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David Haye and David Price challenged by Eric Molina

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 17:  Eric Molina lands a punch on Raphael Zumbano during a heavyweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 17, 2015 in L
Image: Eric Molina is determined to win the chance to fight in the UK

World title challenger Eric Molina is hopeful of travelling to face a British heavyweight and has challenged David Haye and David Price.

Molina (25-3-KO19) took WBC world champion Deontay Wilder nine rounds in June 2015 and having bounced back with two stoppage wins, the burly Texan is keen on fighting in the UK next.

Price's trainer Dave Coldwell recently mentioned Molina as a possible opponent for November but 'Drummer Boy' would be equally happy to take on former world champion Haye, who like Price is angling for a shot at IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 29:  David Price lands a left shot on Vaclaj Pejsar during the Heavyweight Contest between David Price and Vaclaj Pejsar at Goodis
Image: Price (left) dispatched Vaclav Pejsar on his return from a break

Molina told Sky Sports: "David Coldwell has came out publicly and said he is interested in a fight with me and Price for some time in November on the Joshua undercard. I think the fight makes for a great exciting slugfest.

"These are the types of fights the division needs. I'm tired of some of these contenders out there calling out Joshua, Fury and Wilder. If you aren't a mandatory, earn your ticket. I'm not calling anybody's name out.

If Price isn't serious bring me Haye! Haye needs to step up also.
Eric Molina

"However, if the world thinks I am not ready for another world title challenge, then I am willing to fight anybody to earn my ticket and prove myself. David Price needs to leave these guys' names out of his mouth and earn his ticket.

"I'm not going to lie; the fight is a hell of a risk for both parties, but these are the risks involved in the game. I have a huge amount of respect for Price and it's nothing personal.

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"To fight in front of the great boxing fans of the UK has always been a dream of mine. I know the UK fans can appreciate the type of fight I would bring to their land.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25:  Anthony Joshua of Great Britain celebrates after defeating Dominic Breazeale of The USA during their IBF World Heavyweight Cham
Image: Anthony Joshua is a target for both David Haye and David Price

"If Price isn't serious, bring me Haye! Haye needs to step up also. The heavyweight division in the USA is currently stagnant. I am 'passport ready' to face the best around the world."

Price (20-3-KO17) recently returned from 10 months off by stopping Vaclav Pejsar in two rounds while Haye (28-2-KO26) has recorded quick-fire wins over Mark de Mori and Arnold Gjergjaj since ending a three-and-a-half-year hiatus.

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