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Martyn Ford Announces Fight Against Iranian Hulk Is Postponed, Will He Find A Replacement Opponent?
The boxing match between Martyn Ford and Iranian Hulk has been postponed once again. Will it happen at all?
The fight between Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk has been postponed once again. Originally scheduled for April 2, the boxing match was moved to April 30 but will not take place anymore.
Ford took to Instagram to make the official announcement on Monday morning. This comes after months of anticipation for a fight between two men who have made it personal on multiple occasions. According to Ford, this match is no longer on the card but the event will still take place as scheduled.
“This is a statement I didn’t want to have to release but unfortunately, April 30th, my fight is going to be postponed. The event is still on Boxstar. It’s still on. It’s just my fight okay?
Now, for all those who have tickets, there is a link below and there will be more information on how you can go about that. Like I said, the event will still go ahead. There is some great people, some great fights on,” Ford said.
Martyn Ford continues to explain that this decision was out of his control. By the sound of the explanation, it seems as though the news came from Iranian Hulk’s side but it has not been released just yet. Also, Ford said that the bout will be postponed but it seems as though it is cancelled all together for now. There is no official make-up date.
“Unfortunately, mine won’t be one of them for reasons out of my control. It doesn’t take a genius to figure them all out. I don’t want to go down the route of talking about it, too much time, too much energy has been wasted. For me, personally, I’m still here. I’m still training hard.
There will be a debut, there will be a fight. I’m just not 100% sure of who, when or why. But it will happen, and nothing will change there. Thank you.”
At this time, fans can look forward to the event as scheduled but the card has taken a hit with Martyn Ford and Iranian Hulk being out. There will be a new fight put in the main event spot but that has not been released to this point.
This is not the second time that Ford and Iranian Hulk have moved the match. It makes it difficult to believe that the event will happen at any point but the two sides have certainly been training for it. They even met face-to-face and this added even more fuel to the fire.
Martyn Ford explained how he is prepared to step in the ring and will continue to train at the level he has been. It will be interesting to see who takes this spot on April 30 but also who Ford will be scheduled to take on in the future.
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Iranian Hulk Says Family Disowned Him Following Face-Off With Martyn Ford
The Iranian Hulk had a difficult time discussing his family’s reaction to the face-off incident with Martyn Ford.
Both the Iranian Hulk and Martyn Ford are putting the finishing touches on their preparation ahead of their scheduled boxing match. The fighters are expected to meet in the ring on April 30 at the O2 Arena in London. The match was originally scheduled for Saturday but was pushed back. In February, the two met face-to-face and there were some fireworks.
Ford and Iranian Hulk attempted to get the better of each other during the face-off. First, Sajad Gharibi went low in an attempt to takedown Ford but the two were separated. Next, it was Ford who shoved Gharibi to the ground before security stepped in once again. According to the Iranian Hulk, this is an incident that is still impacting him.
Th Iranian Hulk recently spoke during a television interview about his family’s reaction to the incident with Ford. This apparently impacted the relationship that Iranian Hulk has with his family.
“I cannot call my family. When I returned I didn’t go to my family. I can’t talk to my father and my mother, when I spoke to her, she said: ‘The person in this video that I saw was not my son, my son is way stronger than this’. Gharibi said.
“It hurts my heart when I can’t talk to my family. I have lost my pride and I am destroyed. How can I explain?”
The Iranian Hulk has been training in many ways to prepare for this fight. This includes some unique tactics that have seen him take punches and wooden boards to the midsection. Gharibi is also significantly slimmed down since training began for this fight. Despite being the underdog heading in, Iranian Hulk is not backing down.
This was an isolated incident during the face-off but it continues to impact Gharibi. He explained how his mother denounced him and it has affected his sleep schedule and more.
“They deceived me and I fell to the ground. My family said that you will go there and finish him. They expected the other way around.
“How can I sleep or get any rest? I personally feel very bad and I cannot sleep but I am now taking sleeping pills.”
Iranian Hulk feels like he let his family down during this incident. With the calendar turning to April, there are just a few weeks left before both fighters can settle their differences in the ring. This will be the chance for Iranian Hulk to take a real shot at Ford without being separated.
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Martyn Ford “Leaving Nothing To Chance” Preparing For Battle With Iranian Hulk
Martyn Ford is not taking his upcoming bout with Iranian Hulk lightly and showed it off once again in training.
The original fight date for the battle between Martyn Ford and Iranian Hulk is just four days away. Right now, both fighters would be putting the finishing touches on their preparation but instead, they are still able to get some serious work in to improve. That is exactly what Ford is doing as he continues to share some of his methods in the gym.
Ford took to Instagram recently to show a simple method used to train his feet. He is seen bouncing around a bosu ball going foot-to-foot on top. While his feet look quick, the impressive part is that Ford is around 320 pounds in the video. He expressed how he is “building a new beast” and is “leaving nothing to chance” as he prepares for his battle.
Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk are set to meet on April 30 at the O2 Arena in London. The fight was pushed back in order to give both men some extra time to recover and prepare. This is to ensure that fans see both men at their best. If Ford’s social media in any indication, he should be right there.
“Changing my narrative, building a beast from scratch, leaving nothing to chance …. moving well for 145kg, BUT we can always be better ….”
Martyn Ford has been taking time training with some of the best fighters in the world. This includes sessions with Rico Verhoeven. He is an athlete who has trained in many areas such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA. Because of his recent training, Ford is the favorite heading into the fight with Iranian Hulk.
This does not mean that Sajad Gharibi is going to go quietly. He has also shared some training methods that he has been using. Gharibi is not as active on social media but he has taken some time to share physique updates and live action during workouts.
This is a battle that is going to see two men settle their differences in the ring. There is expected to bd a crowd of 20,000 people in attendance to see the match take place at the end of April. After seeing what both Martyn Ford and Iranian Hulk have been putting their bodies through, it should be nothing short of exciting.
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“GGG” Gennady Golovkin is in Crazy Condition Ahead of Ryota Murata Fight
Gennady Golovkin is looking impressive ahead of his bout with Ryota Murata.
Gennady Golovkin AKA GGG is looking dangerous and in great shape ahead of his fight with Ryota Murata. Both fighters have been prepping hard for the match yet it’s truly impressive how Golovkin looks at almost 40 years old.
One of the greatest boxers of this generation, Gennady Golovkin AKA “GGG” has been a nightmare for his opposition. He has demolished wave after wave of opponents throughout his storied career. It can even be argued that GGG defeated the consensus pound for pound king Canelo Alvarez twice in their two meetings.
Despite losing a controversial decision to Canelo, Gennady Golovkin has moved forward with his career. He’s won three straight fights and still looks as dangerous as ever. In his last bout with Kamil Szeremeta, Golovkin scored a number of knock downs and showcased his signature power.
Gennady Golovkin now has a new assignment ahead of him. Golovkin is now preparing to face off against Olympic gold medalist and WBA middleweight champion Ryota Murata. The Japanese boxer has showcased great skill and technique during his professional career.
Age Is Only A Number
Ryota Murata has the heart and technique to give Gennady Golovkin a challenge. Despite that Golovkin is looking truly impressive ahead of this fight. While he may be 40 years old when he steps into the ring against Murata, make no mistake, Golovkin appears to be in incredible shape.
With a win over Ryota Murata, Gennady Golovkin could potentially set up a third fight with Canelo Alvarez. Whether or not that fight will happen all depends on how Golovkin looks come April 9.
So will you be tuning in to see Gennady Golovkin return to the ring?
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Hafthor Bjornsson Shares Full Day Of Eating During Boxing Diet
Hafthor Bjornsson recently shared what he eats per day while preparing fo fight against Eddie Hall.
Hafthor Bjornsson quickly built a reputation as one of the best strongmen in the world. He has been making the transition to boxing and is preparing to fight Eddie Hall on Saturday night. Since making the move to the ring, Bjornsson has changed his diet plan significantly and recently shared a full day of eating.
Bjornsson is a former World’s Strongest Man who has the world record deadlift with a 501kg lift. He used to eat many meals consisting of different fats in order to keep weight on and be able to compete at a high level during competition. Since switching over to boxing, Bjornsson has lost nearly 100 pounds and has built a shredded physique.
Bjornsson joined Men’s Health for an interview taking viewers through a full day of eating.
Meal 1
8 ounces beef tenderloin
2 whole eggs
110 grams oatmeal
150 grams berries
1 glass orange juice
Meal 2
8 ounces beef tenderloin
100 grams green veggies
140 grams white rice
Meal 3
8 ounces codfish
300 grams potatoes
100 grams green veggies
Meal 4
8 ounces salmon
140 grams white rice
100 grams green veggies
Meal 5
Bjornsson wanted to make sure that his final meal of the day felt like a dessert but still had the necessary benefits to his diet. He has found a way to do so and this is a recipe many others could get on board with.
Thor’s Skyr, a prebiotic similar to Green yogurt.
100 grams berries
30 grams peanut/almond butter
Despite his strict diet, Hafthor Bjornsson admits to indulging in a cheat meal every now and then. His favorite dessert is an Icelandic dish called bragoarefur. This is a type of ice cream that is mixed with different candies. There are other ways that Bjornsson likes to include cheat meals into the week.
“On a cheat day, I would eat anything that my stomach desires. Sometimes it’s ice cream, sometimes it’s Pizza. Sometimes burger, sometimes Sushi. Whatever I desire, I eat.”
It is no surprise that Hafthor Bjornsson was able to make this incredible transition once he began boxing. Aside from the different training methods, he has completely changed his diet plan and found one that works for him. As he prepares to take on Hall on Saturday night, Bjornsson has made sure to build the right physique and it has been an incredible transformation.
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How To Watch Hafthor Bjornsson vs. Eddie Hall Boxing Match On Saturday Night
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall are set to step in the ring. Here is how to tune in!
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall are finally prepared to step in the ring for a fight that is about two years in the making. The much-anticipated bout between the two former strongmen will take place on Saturday night at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. Here is how you can tune into the “Heaviest Boxing Match in History.”
How to Watch
The fight will be streaming on Segi TV. A subscription is not needed to tune in. Viewers will not be required to have an account or register. Bjornsson and Hall are scheduled to step in the ring at 8:30 PM ET. This will also be the site of a six-episode documentary of events and preparation leading up to the fight.
The boxing match is scheduled for six three-minute rounds. The fighters will wear 12-ounce gloves with one referee in the ring.
Hafthor Bjornsson vs. Eddie Hall History
This is a fight that has turned personal. Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall almost came to blows during their first face-off. Bjornsson claims that he was unaware of the meeting and that it was a setup by Hall. During the face-off, both men proceeded to spit on each other before having to be restrained. There were also some personal jabs made during the press conference. This is just adding even more fuel to the fire.
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall are both former winners of the World’s Strongest Man competition. Hall became the first man to deadlift 500kg before Bjornsson was able to beat his record by a single kilogram. Once they made the transition to boxing, it was clear that this would be an intense meeting. Hall was forced to pull out of their scheduled bout in September due to a torn tricep.
Once hall returned to training and a new date was set, he wanted to take it up a notch. There was an original offer of $100,000 to the charity of the winner’s choice. This has been bumped up to $200,000. Hall wanted to step it up even further but Bjornsson had something different in mind. The loser will now have to get a tattoo of the winner’s name somewhere on their body.
The time has finally come for the two men to get a chance at each other. Fans will be able to tune in for free and watch as Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall duke it out in the ring.
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Hafthor Bjornsson Speaks On Heated Exchange With Eddie Hall During Face-Off
Hafthor Bjornsson took time to answer some questions he has been receiving since the incident.
The boxing match between Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall is scheduled for Saturday. It will take place at the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis stadium in the United Arab Emirates. Like any fight, there was a face-off between fighters and it got heated. Bjornsson recently took to social media to discuss the interaction.
The two strongmen turned boxers had to be separated after words were exchanged and there was even some spitting. Security had to intervene on the face-off and many questions were raised. Bjornsson took to his YouTube page to explain his side of the event.
Bjornsson claims that he was preparing to train when he received word for the first time that Hall would be making an appearance.
“I had no idea that this was happening. It was an obvious setup that Eddie was in on.
Things got pretty heated, insults were thrown and it ended with Eddie being dragged out of the building, severely injuring someone involved, whilst trying to spit on me. I did spit back, not my finest moment but the adrenaline was cranked and I was shocked that he would do something so disgusting.”
Hafthor Bjornsson claims this was not a planned face-off but a setup by Eddie Hall. Regardless, the two met and it was exactly the outcome that was expected. This is a match between two former strongmen who began their rivalry early on. Bjornsson broke Hall’s deadlift record after Hall became the first man to move 500kg. Bjornsson set the new mark by a single kilogram.
Bjornsson continued to explain that he wanted to keep the situation calm and not risk having the fight called off.
“Regardless I managed to keep quite calm, all things considered, as I didn’t want to throw two years of hard work out the window.”
There is no doubt that there will be plenty of fireworks on Saturday night. This is a fight that is a long time coming, especially when it was originally scheduled for September. Both Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall have been waiting to step in the ring and fans have been waiting to see the outcome. We are just four days away from watching it all play out.
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Jake Paul Offers to Setup $60 Million Boxing Match Between Kanye West And Pete Davidson
Jake Paul has offered both parties $30 million to take on this challenge.
Jake Paul has become a huge name in boxing because of his antics in and out of the ring to go along with his persona. Now, he is willing to setup a fight that does not involve himself. Paul recently issued an offer to both Kanye West and Pete Davidson of $30 million each to compete in a boxing match.
Paul took to Twitter and his Instagram story to explain the terms of the fight. The money will be taken care of before the six-round boxing match. It is clear that Paul is willing to pay up to make this happen and that is no surprise given his history.
“So I have an official offer for Kanye West and Pete Davidson. Most Valuable Promotions certified. I got $30 million for each of you, guaranteed, plus pay-per-view upside for a six-round boxing match. Let’s make it happen. Let’s settle this thing like men before the children start getting impacted by y’all’s antics. Let’s make it happen.”
This is not the first time that Jake Paul has offered to throw around big money to setup a fight. Usually it involves the former YouTuber taking on a big name, such as the offers made to Conor McGregor. This time, Paul is using his platform to make an offer to two stars that have been feuding in public recently.
It is almost certain that neither Kanye West or Pete Davidson will accept this offer but it would certainly be lucrative if it happened. Davidson has been dating West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian and this has sparked some problems between the two. So much so that Davidson was portrayed in one of West’s music videos as someone being kidnapped.
The drama has taken bigger steps after there ere text messages leaked between the two. Davidson shared a picture of himself being in bed with Kardashian and West did not take it well. He wanted Davidson to meet at a Sunday Service while the Saturday Night Live star wanted to make it private.
So what exactly is this all worth? As of now, $60 million coming from Jake Paul. This would be part of a hypothetical wild night of boxing. Paul is also willing to make the fight between Elon Musk and Vladimir Putin happen. Musk called out Putin to a fight and Paul quickly jumped on. He offered to have this be the main event with West and Davidson appearing on the undercard. And of course, Paul included himself taking on McGregor in MMA.
This would immediately become the craziest night of fighting ever. Although it will ever happen, The thought is extremely interesting. One thing we know is that Jake Paul is not afraid to setup something like this and has put the idea out there.
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Martyn Ford vs. Iranian Hulk Boxing Match Moved To April 30
Martyn Ford confirmed that the fight will be postponed to the final day of April.
Fans have been waiting a long time to see Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk step into the boxing ring together. They will have to wait a few weeks longer. The fight between the two behemoths has been moved from April 2 to April 30. It will still take place at the O2 Arena in London.
Ford took to Instagram to make the announcement on Thursday afternoon. Box Star UK, which is the promoter of the event, also released a statement explaining that the fight will be postponed to give the fighters more time to prepare. This is because of injuries to some of the fighters on the card.
““There has been a date change, 30th of April. Same venue, same opponent, same result. Just give me more time to prepare to become faster, stronger, sharper, more powerful.”
“I can only apologise for any issues, please feel free to contact Boxstar if there is anything that’s causing issues and they assure me they will do all they can to help make this a smooth transition. On the bright side we have some huge announcements to make, and this extra few weeks gives extra time to make this a night to remember. The roof blowing off the o2 was not ideal, and a few behind the scenes issues to boot HOWEVER.. we move on, adapt and deliver .. see you there !!!! Head over to @boxstaruknow for tickets,” Ford’s caption read.
Martyn Ford explained how Iranian Hulk was given the option to back out of the fight but he is not interested in doing so. This is not a surprise given the anticipated nature of this fight. Also, Sajad Gharibi has been putting in some serious work, in many different ways, to prepare for the event.
The bout being postponed will just add some more drama to the actual night. Both fighters have been wanting to get in the ring together and now, they will have an extra four weeks to prepare. This is something they have both been doing. Ford has taken the time to train with athletes such as Rico Verhoeven.
One thing we do know is that the fight is still on. Those who are looking forward to the action will just have to mark down a new date on their calendar.
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Iranian Hulk Shows Crazy Training Methods That Include Getting Hit With Wooden Boards
The Iranian Hulk continues to prepare for his fight with Martyn Ford.
Sajad Gharibi, known as the Iranian Hulk, is preparing to fight Martyn Ford on April 2 at the O2 Arena in London. This boxing match was announced back in October and since then, both athletes have been displaying some unique training methods. The Iranian Hulk has taken his methods to the next level including being hit in the stomach with wooden boards.
Gharibi has been active on social media showing off his preparation for the bout and they have been intense from the start. Recently, the Iranian Hulk’s videos include work with different weights, sparring techniques, and yes — wooden boards.
“I have nothing to loseWhen No one has anything to lose This is very dangerous
Cant wait to FIGHT.”
Gharibi might be referencing the fact that Ford is viewed as a big favorite in this fight. He has a background in jiu-jitsu and MMA so his boxing skills are not new. This does not mean that the Iranian Hulk is going to back down and this was shown during the first stare down.
The two fighters met face-to-face for the first time on Feb. 25 and it got heated quickly. The Iranian Hulk did not back down to ‘The World’s Scariest Man’ and attempted to take him down during the first encounter. Ford responded with a shove. As if the battle needed anymore anticipation, both athletes gave it a little extra.
The Iranian Hulk has displayed methods like this before. In January, he was seen fighting a group of men as a tactic and before that, Gharibi was punching concrete walls. While the purpose of these methods remains a mystery, we do know that he is willing to go to great lengths to win this fight.
“If you still look good at the end of your workout, you didn’t train hard enough.”
The anticipation of this fight has been taken to new levels as the date gets closer. Ford might be considered the favorite but we have seen that the Iranian Hulk is willing to do what it takes to compete. Like Gharibi has said, when an underdog has nothing to lose, it can be a scary thing. We will see how it all plays out on April 2.
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