Martyn Ford, known as the “World’s Scariest Man,” recently expressed interest in challenging Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to a boxing match.

 

 

 

Martyn Ford, known as the “World’s Scariest Man,” recently expressed interest in challenging Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to a boxing match. 

 

Ford, a 6’8”, 150kg former bodybuilder and actor, is preparing for his professional boxing debut in April against Sajad Gharibi, the so-called “Iranian Hulk,” at London’s O2 Arena. While Ford is focused on this upcoming fight, he told Muscle and Health that a bout with The Rock would be “phenomenal,” combining two athletic powerhouses in a high-profile spectacle.

 

Ford has an impressive background in bodybuilding and acting. Before turning to muscle-building, he aspired to become a professional cricketer. His acting career includes roles in major films such as Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Fast and Furious 9, and Final Score. Preparing for the ring, he has significantly reduced his daily calorie intake—from 7,000–8,000 calories to around 4,500, while maintaining a balanced diet emphasizing carbohydrates over fats. This regimen allowed him to lose approximately four stone in six months while retaining his massive physique.

 

The Rock, standing 6’5” and weighing around 125kg during his WWE prime, has a wrestling background and a college football career. Though he considered an MMA career in the late 1990s, he ultimately chose professional wrestling and later acting, becoming a global superstar. Johnson is an avid UFC fan but has never competed professionally.

 

A hypothetical fight between Ford and The Rock would pit Ford’s raw size and strength against Johnson’s athleticism, agility, and combat experience from wrestling. Ford’s ambition and dedication to training for his debut make him a formidable competitor, while The Rock’s agility, experience in physical performance, and fan following add a unique dynamic. The matchup is purely speculative but generates significant public interest, highlighting the contrast between two of the world’s most physically impressive entertainers.