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David Price will fight Anthony Joshua if the terms are right, says David Coldwell

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 29:  David Price celebrates after knocking out Vaclaj Pejsar during the Heavyweight Contest between David Price and Vaclaj Pejsar
Image: David Price remains willing to challenge Anthony Joshua

David Price would gladly fight Anthony Joshua if the opportunity came along, says his trainer David Coldwell.

The Liverpool heavyweight is expected to be named on the undercard for the IBF world champion's second defence at the Manchester Arena on December 10.

A planned fight between Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko is hanging in the balance as the Ukrainian could seek another opponent if the WBA does not agree to put their vacant belt on the line.

I've said before if something comes along and landed in his lap, like fighting AJ, yes, we'd take it
David Coldwell

With Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn admitting he is already looking at "other options" and Price previously linked with a possible all-British heavyweight battle, his trainer admits he would be happy to step in and fight the unbeaten champion.

"Nothing's been mentioned to us about a fight with AJ, and it's gone a bit quiet because of probably what is going on but maybe Eddie Hearn has got someone as a back-up," Coldwell told Sky Sports.

"But I've said all along, if he comes knocking then of course Pricey would take the opportunity.

"I've said before if something comes along and landed in his lap, like fighting AJ, yes, we'd take it.

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Price has already made it clear he would challenge Joshua

"You can't turn down opportunities like world titles - as long as the terms are right. However if it's not then you have to build towards something. Therefore I want him active, get him out again as quickly as possible."

Price, the former British and Commonwealth champion, has only boxed twice in the last 15 months after joining Coldwell's gym, that houses world champions Tony Bellew and Jamie McDonnell.

Tony Bellew celebrates with David Price after stopping Illunga Makabu in the second round to win the Vacant WBC World Cruiser
Image: Price trains in the same gym as good friend Tony Bellew

The Sheffield trainer is looking for his heavyweight to take a step up in his next fight and would have no problem with him taking on former world-title challenger Eric Molina.

The 'Drummer Boy' has hinted he is heading to the United Kingdom for his next fight and although he has heard nothing from Price's promoters, the Sauerlands, Coldwell would welcome Molina as a possible opponent.

"As far as I am concerned nothing has been said about that and we are just waiting for the actual confirmed date of Pricey's next fight," he said.

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 has suggested he could be heading to the UK

"Of course we'd take Molina. He's known in the heavyweight division and is a legitimate fighter. He gave Deontay Wilder a tough night and since then he's got a good win over Tomasz Adamek under his belt.

"He's durable, he's tough and he's dangerous with his right hand, so he's a world-ranked fighter.

"It's not really a step up Pricey needs, it's about being active."

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