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FA Cup semi worries me more than Sexton - Price

ESPN staff
April 13, 2012
David Price has won 12 out of 12, with ten knockouts © Getty Images
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David Price admits Sam Sexton is his toughest opponent to date - but he is more concerned by the outcome of the Everton v Liverpool FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.

Price, who has ten knockouts in his 12 professional victories, meets Sexton for the vacant British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles in Liverpool on May 19.

Sexton can point to an impressive CV, including a victory over Martin Rogan, who Tyson Fury meets this weekend. Both of Sexton's defeats came against Dereck Chisora, who went the distance with Vitali Klitschko earlier this year.

Price is aware of Sexton's pedigree - but the Liverpool fan has Wembley on his mind for the time being.

"[Sexton's] a big threat, the toughest opponent I've come across to date," Price said to Sky Sports. "I'm taking him really seriously in training.

"As tough as he may be, I'm 100% confident of taking the titles. I'm hoping to make history by becoming Liverpool's first heavyweight champion.

"I'm more nervous for tomorrow [Liverpool v Everton] than I am for my fight. If Everton beat us, my girlfriend has said she'll get my son an Everton shirt - he's only two, so there's a lot riding on this."

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