Eddie Hall

2022 - 3 - 18

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Eddie Hall responds after defeat to Hafthor Bjornsson and hopes for ... (talkSPORT.com)

Eddie Hall insisted he will take his defeat to arch rival Hafthor Bjornsson 'like a man' and opened the door for a rematch with the bad blood betw.

I respect him as an athlete and I just want to move on. “I’ve moved on,” he told his YouTube channel. Hopefully there’s a rematch and we can do business again. Would you guys like to see a rematch?” Thor said: “All the hard work and sacrifices paid off. He really can punch.

Game of Thrones star is absolutely terrifying in bloody boxing debut (Fox Sports)

Hafthor Bjornsson has smashed Strongman rival Eddie Hall in their bitter boxing showdown on Sunday morning in Dubai. Both fighters were knocked down by ...

Both fighters were out on their feet in the fifth round with the fight slowing down significantly while both tried to keep their arms up. In the second round, Hall dominated as he sent Bjornsson to the floor twice. It was the start of the feud as Bjornsson had accused Hall of cheating in the Viking Press portion of the competition. He had dropped 60kg to reach 144kg in the lead up to the fight. The fight had been promoted as “The strongest fight in the history of boxing”. The fight took a twist in the third round with Thor landing a devastating left hand shot that sent Hall crashing to the floor near the corner of the ropes.

Game of Thrones star wins insane boxing fight (Wide World of Sports)

Dubbed 'The Heaviest Boxing Match in History', the pair's combined weight of nearly 300kg shook the ring as they traded heavy blows throughout. "It was a hell ...

"I understood his game plan; that was to take me down. "Once I understood my distance, his game plan was my game plan." I needed to keep my left hand up, be careful of his right hook, and I did that," he said.

Hafthor Bjornsson edges out Eddie Hall in clash of giants with ... (Sporting News)

Bjornsson is a former basketball player who later competed in strongman competitions for Iceland. In 2020, he surpassed the strongman deadlift record of 500 ...

He holds the record for the Log Lift competition at 470 pounds, and holding 1,021 pounds via the deadlift with straps. "He gave me a hell of a battle, hit me with some heavy shots at the beginning of the rounds. "I would like to thank Eddie, his team, for putting up a hell of a show.

Eddie Hall breaks silence after Hafthor Bjornsson loss (GiveMeSport)

Last night, Eddie Hall was beaten unanimously on the judges' scorecards by Hafthor Bjornsson, who left him with a nasty gash just above his right eye.

Overall, the event was a bit of a let down and many were left feeling very disappointed. There were no complaints from either fighter and Bjornsson simply said: “Thank you very much” to the former World’s Strongest Man and they both have seemed to move on with a lot more respect for each other. I’ve just fought the biggest man on the planet in a boxing match.

Hafthor Björnsson Defeats Eddie Hall by Unanimous Decision ... (BarBend)

After many months of trash talk, rescheduling, and ever-increasing stakes, the two titans of strongman finally met in the ring.

It was the difference between Hall or Björnsson standing atop the podium. Both men agreed to a wager, where each agreed to donate $200,000 regardless of the fight’s outcome to the charity of the winner’s choice. The rivalry between Hall and Björnsson stems back to their days as professional strongmen, most notably at the 2017 WSM contest, which Hall won. The back half of the round involved several traded blows by each fighter, with Björnsson capping off the round by landing a couple solid jabs. The Hall vs. After a quick check from the referee, the fight proceeded. Afterwards, Björnsson was named the victor via unanimous decision from the judges’ panel. Hall stayed on defense in the early part of the round, but both acted with more caution. After Hall scored a solid shot, the referee made sure Björnsson could continue. Hall made it back to his feet and was saved by the bell. Björnsson entered the ring first, receiving a mix of cheers and boos from the crowd as he made his walk. Björnsson started round three with more jabs, and Hall kept his head low so he could find an opening for a big punch.