![]() They will clash over six three-minute rounds tonight with the fight taking place under professional boxing rules. Hafthor Bjornsson has beaten Eddie Hall in their huge boxing match over in Dubai. Hall and Bjornsson were kept apart at Thursday's weigh-in after their press conference had almost descended into a brawl.ījornsson was the heavier of the rivals by 10kg when they stepped on the scales the men weighing more than 600lb combined. I would train my ass off and surprise the world." I have actually met him before and if that offer was to come on the table I would one hundred percent look in to it and I just honestly couldn't say no to that. "I have huge respect for the guy and I love the guy. Who wins tonight? Let us know in the comments section below Why wouldn't I, I couldn't say no to that. Hall won, but one of Bjornsson’s lifts was voided in the process. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The pair competed against each other at the 2017 World’s Strongest Man competition. Eddie Hall vs Thor to be streamed for free on March 19th. "Would I fight the best boxer in the whole world right now? Absolutely if the offer is there, one hundred per cent. British Strongman Eddie Hall and Game Of Thrones star Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson weigh a combined 600 pounds, and these two muscled maulers have wanted this fight for a long time. TO WATCH - Coverage starts Saturday March 19th at 830pm GMT'Everlast - Proud Sponsors of iFL TV - Greatness is Within Full ra. "A lot of people have actually been asking me that 'would I fight Tyson Fury?'," Bjornsson said during a Q&A on his YouTube channel. Eddie Hall reads Tyson Fury's book ahead of his fight with Thor Bjornsson (Instagram/EddieHall)ījornsson and Fury have met previously while the heavyweight world champion toured the UK following his win over Deontay Wilder last year.Īnd Bjornsson admitted he couldn't turn down a fight with the Brit if it was offered. ![]() ![]() "Six hours out from fight, relaxing and chilling, reading from the best," Hall captioned a photograph. Both Hall and Thor agreed that they will both donate $200,000 to a charity of the winner’s choice.Six months on and they will will finally trade blows in Dubai in an attempt to settle their beef which has been threatening to boil over since the World's Strongest Man competition in 2017.Īnd Hall crammed in some last minute reading as he relaxed in his hotel while reading Fury's latest book. The pair agreed that the prize money for the fight would be a donation to charity. Meanwhile, Hall trained with world champions boxers such as Lawrence Okolie ahead of Saturday's fight, having recovered from his previous injury. Both men drastically cut their weight ahead of the grudge match in Dubai.ījornsson lost a total of 55kg, preparing by fighting in a number of exhibition boxing bouts. Hall won World’s Strongest Man in 2017 while Bjornsson took the title off him a year later. ![]() ( SEGI) is pleased to announce that its first. HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Ma/PRNewswire/ - Sycamore Entertainment Group, Inc. But if he wants the rematch I’ll give it to him 100 per cent.” SEGI TV Successfully Completes Thor Vs Eddie Live Stream Event. We’re not going to be best friends, that’s just a fact. “I don’t really want to communicate with him. Honestly I really wouldn’t want a rematch because I want to move on. “I respect him (Hall) as an athlete but I just want to move on. Congrats to him for all the hard work he’s been putting in.”ījornsson added that he would only grant a rematch if Hall is desperate for it to happen. READ MORE: Eddie Hall must get special tattoo after losing Thor fight in Dubaiīut Bjornsson said: “I’ve moved on, I told him good job, it was a hell of a fight. Both fighters had previously indicated they would be open to a rematch. The pair embraced after the bout and were seen in close conversation.ījornsson, who played the Mountain in Game of Thrones, revealed to reporters what was said in the post-fight chat. The Icelandic giant confirmed after his victory against Hall on Saturday that he is not seeking a second fight.ījornsson - known as Thor - defeated Hall on points in the heavyweight clash, having twice knocked the British strongman to the canvas. A rematch between Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson is unlikely to happen.
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