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Kid Galahad has demanded: Bring me Rigo!

Super-bantamweight Guillermo Rigondeaux is one of the most avoided boxers in the world and has fought just twice in the last two years.

But Galahad - who recently served an 18-month drug ban - insists he doesn't fear the Cuban.

He said: “While other fighters and world champions avoid Rigondeaux, I want him.

“If you’re a fighter you should want to beat the best to become the best. Rigondeaux’s the No.1 in the super-bantamweight division and is the man to beat, he's the main man and I’m in boxing to be recognised as the best.

“How do I beat him? Father time catches up with everyone, he’s getting on a bit now and I have youth and desire on my side. Listen, he’s a fantastic boxer there’s no denying that, but as you get older the timing and speed begins to slow down."

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Rigondeaux travelled to Wales this summer to take on Jazza Dickens and left with his perfect record intact when the Liverpool underdog was retired after two rounds with a broken jaw.

Galahad added: “I couldn't take much from his fight against Dickens, but it was a great performance against an outclassed fighter and he did what he had to do in two rounds and broke his jaw.

"I’d need a round or two to figure out Rigondeaux, but once I’ve got his measure then I’ll do whatever I have to do to win.

“I want to fight him and the sooner the better. Whether it’s the next fight, later this year or early next year I’m here ready and waiting for him.”

Galahad will return to action on the undercard of Tyson Fury's rematch against Wladimir Klitschko in Manchester on October 29.