Conor Benn expects to defeat fellow welterweight Josh Kelly should they meet, but first he thinks his rival might lose to David Avanesyan.
Kelly and Avanesyan fight on Saturday for the European welterweight title, and Benn will follow that up with a bout against Samuel Vargas on April 10.
Despite the rivalry, Benn hopes and believes that Kelly will be the victor against his Russian opponent.
"It's a hard fight but I back the Brit," Benn said to Sky Sports.
"I hope Kelly does the business, I really do.
"Not only for our fights further down the year, but I want to put Britain on the map.
"But my opinion on the fight? I believe Avanesyan might be too much.
"I can only go on their last two performances and Avanesyan's were great, [they] were outstanding."
"It's going to be a hard one for Kelly," Benn continued.
"But if he lives up to the hype and praise that everyone gives him, he'll come through with flying colours and really show what he is made of. He will rise to the occasion.
"But Avanesyan is an animal.
"Mid-to-late rounds, Avanesyan stoppage or Kelly will out-box him. It depends how Kelly moves on the night."
Benn believes that Kelly’s extensive amateur career - he fought at the 2016 Olympics - means that he has miles on the clock, and needs to make the most of his remaining years in the ring.
"It's now or never for Kelly," Benn explained.
"He's got a massive amateur pedigree, he's done it all in the amateurs, he's [26 years old].
"He needs to make these steps up quickly.
"I'm at the other end of the spectrum. I'm young with no amateur experience so I've got time. I could have another 10 learning fights but he's got to push on because everyone puts him on a pedestal.”