WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder says Eric Molina should fear his power ahead of their clash this weekend.
The undefeated Wilder returns to Alabama for the first defence of his title live on Sky Sports in the early hours of Sunday and is hoping to continue the resurgence of the heavyweight division by putting on an impressive show.
Molina, 33, has been stopped in the first round twice in his career and few expect the challenger to hear the final bell.
At the age of 29, the champion has built up an extraordinary knockout record - stopping all but one of his 33 professional opponents inside four rounds - and has warned Molina of his power.
Wilder said: "Of course I'm going to be feared. He's facing one of the most dangerous heavyweights in the division with the highest knockout ratio in the heavyweight division. He should be scared.
"I take this seriously. This is no game. We're the only idiots that are dumb enough to sign up to get hit in the face and love it. I love it! I love my job, man, and I'm ready to get it on."
In beating Bermane Stiverne to the title via unanimous decision in January, Wilder proved he can box as well as punch but Molina is determined to defy the odds and dictate the fight.
The Texan said: "I bring my physical presence. I'm 6 foot 5, I can punch and I'm not afraid to come in to this fight. Anything he can do to me, I'm not going in there worried about.
"I'm going in there to hurt this guy."