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Eddie Hall vs Hafthor Bjornsson fight date confirmed for September 2021 – ‘The heaviest boxing match in history’

January 28, 2021 by Henry Mason Leave a Comment

Eddie Hall vs Hafthor Bjornsson will clash in the ‘the heaviest boxing match in history’ next September.

The two strongmen are long-time rivals and have competed in World’s Strongest Man competitions in the past.

Hall won the 2017 World’s Strongest Man as Bjornsson accused the Brit of cheating during the Viking Press.

However, video evidence uploaded to Hall’s YouTube channel appeared to dismiss the Icelander’s claims.

Now, the pair will come to blows inside a boxing ring in Las Vegas.

Hall said: “I’m training for this fight like I trained to be the strongest man in the world, no stone unturned and anyone in my way is getting milled down.

“With the experience MTK Global [the official boxing advisers to organisers Core Sports] brings to the table, this event will be even better than it was going to be.

As for the fight itself, I have zero doubt in my mind that cry baby Thor is getting folded in half and sent packing back to Iceland.”

Bjornsson, who is well known for playing ‘The Mountain’ in Game of Thrones, added: “I’m very excited with MTK Global’s involvement as this is something I’ve been taking very seriously and I want others to know how serious this fight will be.

“I’ve been extremely focused and dedicated in my training as always and I am looking forward to getting in that ring.”

A fight between the pair has long been rumoured and there is now official confirmation the bout will take place in September 2021.

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Belfast boxer Steven Ward fight Game of Thrones giant Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson

December 4, 2020 by Henry Mason Leave a Comment

Belfast boxer Steven Ward is being lined up to fight Game of Thrones giant Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson next month.

In a bizarre twist of boxing fate, Ward will take on ‘The Mountain’ in an exhibition bout in Iceland on January 16.

Bjornsson vs Ward

The fight is to help former World’s Strongest Man Bjornsson prepare for his showdown with fellow strongman Eddie Hall next September.

MTK Global – who manage Belfast cruiserweight Ward – are working in an advisory role for Bjornsson vs Hall, which has been billed as ‘The Heaviest Boxing Match of All Time’.

“It all sort of came out of the blue, and it is something different,” Ward told Belfast Live.

“It is a bit left-field but when the opportunity was put to me I said yes. Boxing in the current climate is difficult, and getting fights is tough.

“My last fight was in September, and it could be February or March before I fight professionally again, and I have a young family.

“So when this was put to me I thought it through and said I would do it.”

The fight with Bjornsson – who played Gregor ‘The Mountain’ Clegane in the hit HBO series Game of Thrones – will be over three three-minute rounds and will be held in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik.

“I’ve never watched Game of Thrones, so I wasn’t even aware of Bjornsson’s role in the show. He’s massive!” Ward laughed.

“But I have met him before. I saw him in Belfast and saw him working on the bags. He is athletic and can move for a big man. He definitely surprised me.

“It will be something totally different and will keep me ticking over.

“I am hoping to get another fight in February or March so this will keep me active and training.”

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“Người khỏe nhất hành tinh” Thor Bjornsson chạm trán đối thủ có trọng lượng nhẹ bằng một nửa trong ngày ra mắt làng boxing

December 3, 2020 by Henry Mason Leave a Comment

Thor Bjornsson dự kiến có trận đấu biểu diễn cùng đối thủ Steven Ward vào ngày 16/1/2021.

Vào sáng ngày 3/12, đơn vị quảng bá MTK Global xác nhận “Người khỏe nhất hành tinh” Thor Bjornsson sẽ có màn ra mắt làng quyền Anh bằng trận đấu biểu diễn với Steven Ward vào ngày 16/1.

Steven Ward, 30 tuổi, hiện đang sở hữu thành tích 13 thắng, 1 thua tại sân chơi nhà nghề. Trong quá khứ, tay đấm người Ireland từng có quãng thời gian ngắn giữ đai WBO hạng dưới nặng trước khi để tuột danh hiệu này vào cuối năm ngoái.

"Người khỏe nhất hành tinh" Thor Bjornsson chạm trán đối thủ có trọng lượng nhẹ bằng một nửa trong ngày ra mắt làng boxing - Ảnh 1.

Thor Bjornsson sẽ chạm trán Steven Ward vào ngày 16/1/2021

“Tôi có đôi chút chưa sẵn sàng nhưng khi họ ngỏ lời mời thi đấu tôi đã gật đầu. Boxing đang trong giai đoạn khó khăn và có được một trận đấu là điều không dễ dàng”, Ward chia sẻ.

Dù Ward sở hữu thể hình không tệ với chiều cao 1m88 cùng trọng lượng vào khoảng 90 kg, nhưng con số này chưa thấm vào đâu so với Thor Bjornsson. “Ngọn núi” sở hữu cân nặng gấp đôi đối thủ (180 kg) và cao tới 2m06. Chưa kể, sức mạnh của người từng chiến thắng cuộc thi “Người khỏe nhất hành tinh” năm 2018 cũng được đánh giá vượt trội so với Ward. Tuy nhiên, Bjornsson thừa nhận bản thân vẫn chưa có nhiều kinh nghiệm và cần thời gian để hoàn thiện bộ kỹ năng boxing.

Theo thông tin ban đầu, cuộc thư hùng trên sẽ được tổ chức tại Reykjavik (Iceland), sân nhà của Bjornsson. Địa điểm cụ thể dự kiến công bố trong ít ngày tới.

Màn so tài với Ward sẽ giúp Bjornsson “làm nóng” trước thềm trận “quyền Anh nặng nhất lịch sử” với Eddie Hall, một nhân vật có tiếng trong làng sức mạnh khác. Hồi giữa năm 2019, Bjornsson và Hall đã ký hợp đồng thượng đài vào tháng 9/2021.

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Quietman versus Strong man – Steven Ward to share the ring with Hafthor Bjornsson

December 3, 2020 by Henry Mason Leave a Comment

It’s ‘Quietman’ versus strong man as Steven Ward takes on Hafthor Bjornsson in an exhibition bout in Iceland on January 16.

The two men will collide in Reykjavik next month, as Bjornsson continues to train ahead of his showdown with fellow strongman Eddie Hall.

That fight with Hall is being dubbed as ‘The Heaviest Boxing Match of All Time’ and sees MTK Global working with CoreSports to serve as the official boxing advisors for the clash.

Before Game Of Thrones stars Bjornsson turns his attention to the fight with Hall in September 2021, the man known as ‘The Mountain’ will first meet Ward in the exhibition bout.

Ward is a former WBO European light-heavyweight champion, and was involved in a Fight of the Year contender in 2019, when he defeated Liam Conroy in an incredible battle at the Ulster Hall in Belfast.

The Belfast fighter bounced back from his first career defeat and Golden Contract exit with in September.

The Jamie Moore trained fighter successfully moved up to cruiserweight with a six round points victory over Jone Volau.

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Hafthor Bjornsson vs Steven Ward Exhibition on January 16

December 3, 2020 by Henry Mason Leave a Comment

Steven Ward will take on strongman Hafthor Bjornsson in an exhibition bout in Iceland on January 16.

The two men will collide in Reykjavik next month, as Bjornsson continues to train ahead of his showdown with fellow strongman Eddie Hall.

Hafthor Bjornsson vs Steven Ward

That fight Bjornsson vs Hall is being dubbed as ‘The Heaviest Boxing Match of All Time’ and sees MTK Global working with CoreSports to serve as the official boxing advisors for the clash.

Before Bjornsson turns his attention to the fight with Hall in September 2021, the man known as ‘The Mountain’ will first meet Ward in the exhibition bout.

Ward is a former WBO European light-heavyweight champion, and was involved in a Fight of the Year contender in 2019, when he defeated Liam Conroy in an incredible battle at the Ulster Hall in Belfast.

The Belfast fighter was last in action in September, when he successfully won his cruiserweight debut with a six round points victory over Jone Volau.

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Hafthor Bjornsson ‘The Mountain’ Announces His First Exhibition Boxing Match against Steven Ward 

December 3, 2020 by Henry Mason Leave a Comment

Hafthor Bjornsson, also known as “The Mountain” from Game Of Thrones, has had the opponent for his exhibition boxing bout revealed.

Northern Irish boxer Steven Ward will be travelling to Reykjavik, Iceland, for the fight.

Promoters MTK Global announced the news on Twitter, confirming that the match will be going ahead on 16 January 2021.

The bout is a warm up for “The Heaviest Boxing Fight Of All Time”, where Bjornsson will be facing fellow strongman Eddie Hall in September 2021.

Known as ‘The Quiet Man’, Ward will be giving up a hefty size advantage to Bjornsson. At 6’2, the 30-year-old will be towered over by the 6’9 Icelander, and it is likely to be a large weight difference too. Ward is a former WBO European light heavyweight champion, and most recently fought at cruiserweight.

 

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Hafþór búinn að léttast um 18 kíló síðan hann fór að æfa hnefaleika

October 3, 2020 by Henry Mason Leave a Comment

Aflraunamaðurinn Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson er á fullu að undirbúa sig fyrir hnefaleikabardaga við Eddie Hall sem fer fram í Las Vegas á næsta ári.

Hafþór og Hall hafa marga hildi háð síðustu ár en á dögunum sló Hafþór heimsmet Bretans með því að lyfta 501 kg í réttstöðulyftu, einu kílói meira en Hall gerði árið 2016. Þeir hafa einnig mæst í keppninni Sterkasti maður heims þar sem Hall vann árið 2017 eftir harða keppni við Hafþór. Hafþór, sem hefur átta ár í röð komist á verðlaunapall í keppninni, vann hana árið 2018 og varð í 3. sæti í fyrra.

Fjallið greinir frá því á Facebook að hann sé í dag 188 kíló en hafi verið 206 kíló þegar hann byrjaði að æfa sig undir bardagann. Hafþór hefur áður sagt að hann verði að létta sig um fjörutíu kíló í undirbúningnum og fer hann mjög vel af stað.

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