Mairis Briedis (28-2, 20 KOs) was a cruiserweight leader, but now he is ready to prove himself in heavyweight and challenge a specific fighter. The Latvian is well known to the British public and wants to take advantage of it. Celebrating his 38th birthday yesterday, the boxer mentioned the fight with Derek Chisora (33-13, 23 KOs).
“I came to England because I am hungry and I want to win. I spoke with Chisora and offered him a fight, he accepted my offer, and we shook hands. We'll see what happens," said Briedis, who already competed in the heavyweight division before becoming a three-time cruiserweight world champion and, for example, knocked out Manuel Charr hard in August 2015.
In early December, Chisora challenged the WBC heavyweight belt for the second time, but lost to Tyson Fury in the tenth round.
