Friday 23 March 2018 15:01, UK
Dillian Whyte has teased that he would fight Anthony Joshua in the UFC Octagon.
Whyte, speaking at his press conference before he meets Lucas Browne on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, was referring to reports in The Telegraph that the UFC will bid to co-promote Joshua in the United States alongside Eddie Hearn's Matchroom.
Whyte told Sky Sports News: "If [UFC president] Dana Whites signs him, I'll fight him in the cage!"
"Me and him are linked career-wise. I'd fight two, three times win, lose or draw. We have animosity and we bring something special out of each other."
Whyte has a kickboxing background whereas Browne, his upcoming opponent, fought eight times in mixed martial arts including once against current UFC champion Daniel Cormier.
"[Browne] has an unorthodox style," Whyte said after their face-off. "He doesn't box like a traditional boxer. I have to see what he's doing, adapt to it, and do I do.
"It's important to look good. He might underestimate my power, get tagged early and think: 'I won't get a knockout so I'll just go the distance'."
Addressing comments in the build-up from Browne that he had previously criticised, Whyte added: "I put that down to naivety and ignorance. He's stupid and thick, with the things he says and does.
"I need animosity and anger but not too much. It's about finding the right balance.
"I [stay] calm [in order] to save my energy - there have been fights where I've used too much energy. He's said I will lose my rag, then he'll knock me out. He's told me his game plan."
Earlier in Thursday's press conference, Whyte said: "If he wants to box, we'll box. If he wants to fight, we'll fight. He thinks it depends on how I cope with his power.
"Everything in my career and life has led to this moment so it's my time to shine. Lucas Browne thinks differently."
Unbeaten Australian Browne later told Sky Sports News: "He holds the [WBC 'silver' heavyweight title] and this fight propels me back into the standings where I belong.
"I don't like having three people watching a fight having my life in their hands. If I knock him out…"
Watch Dillian Whyte against Lucas Browne, on Saturday, March 24 at The O2, live from 7pm on Sky Sports Action.