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After Eddie Hall Mentions His Mom, Thor Bjornsson Attacks Him at Press Conference
Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson are ready to go to war.
Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson nearly came to blows at the press conference ahead of their bout this Saturday. Hall crossed the line after he mentioned Thor’s mother.
These two really don’t like each other. While it’s no secret that Thor and Eddie Hall have always been rivals, their beef has reached a whole new level. They’ve had several run ins before the fight, each time the meets almost resulting in a full blown brawl.
Hall has been brash and in Thor’s face at every turn. It’s surprising that the two haven’t come to blows, especially after the first face to face this week. Hall even spit at Thor who returned fire as well. Luckily there were enough people between them to prevent the two behemoths from clashing.
Their second run in with each other happened during a sit down meet that saw the two once again trading scornful trash talk. Luckily they were both able to control themselves before things turned physical.
The recent press conference however was a whole different story.
At the press conference Eddie Hall made the bold move to tell Thor Bjornsson to “quiet your mum.” It was perhaps the worst thing that Hall could have said.
Obviously Thor Bjornsson wasn’t happy and Eddie Hall may have just opened a can of worms he won’t be able to close. You can see the entire press conference below.
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With just one more sleep to go the heaviest boxing match in history will go down as Hafthor Bjornsson (335lbs) locks horns with Eddie Hall (313.5lbs).
Who do you think wins this strongman boxing match?
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Hafthor Bjornsson, Eddie Hall Trade Trash Talk in Sit Down Ahead of Fight
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall face off once again ahead of their boxing match.
Long time rivals Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall had a much more civil face off than their initial meeting just a few days back. With their bout scheduled for this Saturday, Bjornsson and Hall look to hype the fight up and give fans a taste of what’s to come.
Both Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall will be quick to tell you that there’s no love lost between each other. The two have had a problem ever since their competitive strongman days.
With neither man competing in strongman at the moment, the two bitter rivals have decided to solve their differences in another way.
The two rivals have competed fiercely with each other for many years, each getting the better of the other in tests of strength. But a strongman competition is nothing like a boxing match. A contest of strength is one thing. A contest between fists and the will of two fighters is something else entirely.
The Rivals Face Off
If their confrontation the other day was any hint, Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall have true anger for each other. The two decided to sit down and had a more “civil” conversation ahead of their bout…
Well, civil is certainly up to debate.
“That’s what it’s all about,” said Eddie Hall. “He smeared my win and never apologized. I am here to correct it.”
“You Fu**ing Fake Lying B*tch,” said Hafthor Bjornsson.
These are just a few highlights of the conversation between the rivals. Obviously it wasn’t that pretty. For the full sit down interview see the video below.
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At the end of the video Hafthor Bjornsson closed on a determined note.
“I am the better boxer,” said Bjornsson. “I have everything. If I want to knock him out, I will knock him out. If I want to go the distance, I’ll go the distance. He has no chance.”
Eddie Hall vowed to deliver a knockout.
“I can just look you dead in the eyes, and I can say I’m going to knock you out. End of story.”
Who do you think wins on Saturday?
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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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Thor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall Have Heated Face Off Ahead of Their Fight
Thor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall have heated exchange ahead of their boxing match.
Hafthor “Thor” Bjornsson and Eddie Hall traded heated words ahead of their March 19th fight. The two came face to face and had to be separated as things spiraled out of control.
For awhile it seemed like that the Thor Bjornsson versus Eddie Hall match would never come to fruition. Sure the two hyped up the fight, made a good show of things and got the attention built to a fever pitch. But when it was time for the two to actually lock horns, Hall would end up getting injured and Bjornsson would go on to fight a heavily inexperienced David Larrat.
Fast forward to the rescheduled match and it seemed that things appeared to be playing out much in the same way. Rumors were abound that Eddie Hall was injured and the fight was in jeopardy. But it appears that those rumors were false.
Saw Eddie today. He’s injury free so there’s no excuses to not show up March 19th. The fight is on! ?
Eddie Hall is uninjured and ready to fight. Recently the 2017 World’s Strongest Man came face to face with his bitter rival Thor Bjornsson.
And the face off didn’t disappoint.
Heated Confrontation
Thor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall engaged in some pretty heated trash talk and the two seem ready to take each other’s head off.
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It’s clear that these two do not like each other which is added to the drama of the fight. Thor Bjornsson has taken his pro seriously and is clearly the more polished and experienced boxer. That said you can’t underestimate the power Eddie Hall possesses. If the face off is any indication we could be in for quite the battle between these two rivals.
Who do you think wins, Thor Bjornsson or Eddie Hall?
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Hafthor Bjornsson vs. Eddie Hall Boxing Match Reportedly Set For March 19
There might finally be a date for Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall to meet in the ring.
The much-anticipated fight between Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall might finally have a date. On Wednesday, Core Sports revealed that the fight between strongmen turned boxers is scheduled to take place on March 19 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
The announcement was made on Instagram but Core Sports has since taken down their post. Also, the date has been removed from promoters’ websites.
On Feb. 2, Hafthor Bjornsson shared a video of himself training and revealed that the fight would take place in March. No official date was set at the time. March was the anticipated date for months now but this was pure speculation. It seems to be coming into form in recent weeks.
“MARCH IT IS. FIGHT IS ON. LET’S FUCKING PRAY EDDIE DOESN’T BACK OUT AGAIN!!! ??”
Eddie Hall also teased a fight date recently with his own video preparing. He was forced to pull his name out of the original match that was scheduled for September 2021 with an injury. Hall quickly rehabbed the injury and got back in the gym to prepare for this fight.
Hall backed up the notion that fight dates were close to being announced.
“JUST CAUSE YOU DON’T SEE IT’ DOESN’T MEAN IT ISN’T HAPPENING ?
IM READY ? FIGHT DATES BEING RELEASED VERY SOON. STAY TUNED?
BEAST VS MOUNTAIN ? ? ?”
This match will be between the only two men who have deadlifted 500kg. The feud began during their time in strongman. Hall held the deadlift world record of 500kg until it was broken by Bjornsson, who pulled 501kg.
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall were at the top of powerlifting for years before making the transition. Hall won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2017 before Bjornsson took home the honor the following year. Now, the world has been waiting to see the two get together in the ring for quite some time now.
There is a date that has been linked to the event but as of now, it is not official. March 19 seems to be the date to watch. There will be updates made as more information becomes available.
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New Hafthor Bjornsson vs Eddie Hall Fight Date Revealed
Hafthor Bjornsson vs Eddie Hall is back on and coming soon.
It appears that the fight is on! Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall will finally lock horns. After all this time and a cancelled bout, Bjornsson vs Hall is a go.
This battle between two former World’s Strongest Man champions has been long overdue. Now it appears that the ball is finally rolling again. Bjornsson and Hall are ready to lock horns. The date is right around the corner.
After Eddie Hall was forced to withdraw from their scheduled boxing match this past September, Hafthor Bjornsson was forced to fight a replacement opponent. Instead of Hall, Bjornsson fought and demolished arm wrestling champion David Laid. But the domination once again sparked interest in the Hall bout.
Since then Eddie Hall has healed up and jumped right back into training. He’s continued to to push the match on social media and even teased that fight news would be forthcoming.
Just cause you don’t see it’ doesn’t mean it isn’t happening ?
Im ready ? Fight dates being released very soon. Stay tuned?
Beast vs Mountain ? ? ?
Fight Date Set
As promised it appears that the fight news Eddie Hall teased was legit. Hafthor Bjornsson took to his social media to confirm that his bout with Hall is back on. In fact Bjornsson confirmed that the battle between the two strongman rivals would take place much sooner than anticipated. The boxing match has been scheduled for next month.
March it is. Fight is on. Let’s fucking pray Eddie doesn’t back out again!!! ??
Hafthor Bjornsson didn’t hesitate to throw a little jab at his opposition in his post. It’s clear that both men have been chomping at the bit to punch each other in the face. Now that the bout has been scheduled for March, fans won’t have to wait too long to see these two World’s Strongest Man champions go to war.
Are you ready to see Hafthor Bjornsson battle Eddie Hall?
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Eddie Hall Profile & Stats
The biography, life, and accomplishments of Eddie Hall
Eddie Hall (born 15 January 1988) is a British former professional strongman known for his incredible weightlifting feats. He has won multiple strongman competitions, including World’s Strongest Man in 2017, and has a few world records to his name.
Although Eddie has retired from strongman competitions, he remains in headlines for his insane lifts in the gym, body transformation, and beefs with fellow athletes.
Below is a complete breakdown of Eddie Hall’s profile, stats, biography, training, and diet regimens.
Full Name: Edward Stephen Hall
Weight
Height
Date Of Birth
335-345 lbs
6’3″
15/1/1988
Division
Era
Nationality
Strongman
2010
British
Biography
Born in January 1988 in Staffordshire, England, Eddie Hall has made a name for himself in the strongman world and is now making waves in the fitness and boxing industries.
As a teenager, Hall was a successful competitive swimmer and wanted to make it big in the sport, until things took a turn for the worse.
When Eddie Hall was 12, his nan was diagnosed with cancer. This news shocked Eddie so much that he started having anxiety attacks and fell into depression. Over time, his anxiety problem got so severe that he got expelled from his school.
It wasn’t much later that he started getting in trouble with the cops and his family.
Iron Comes to the Rescue
Although Hall took anxiety-relieving medication and underwent therapy, he believes that the biggest change came when he started lifting weights. The iron became his outlet for the negative emotions he was experiencing at the time.
Eddie Hall started working as a mechanic in 2008. He trained and competed as a bodybuilder and entered the strongman circuit, having done a strongman competition at the Iceman gym in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
In 2010, Dave Meer of Tamworth, Staffordshire, had to drop out of England’s Strongman Championships because of injury. This opened up a place for Eddie, who pounced on the chance.
Catching everyone by surprise, Eddie won the competition on his first attempt. After this victory, Hall decided to pursue the sport and make a name for himself as a strongman. And rest, as they say, is history.
Becoming UK’s Strongest Man
A year after his first strongman competition, Eddie won the UK’s Strongest Man show. He won this contest six years in a row (2011-2016), making him one of the greatest strongman athletes ever.
After his first UK’s Strongest Man victory, Eddie Hall set a new national record in the “Viking Hold”, hanging on to 20 kg (44lbs) axes in each hand at full stretch for one minute and 18 seconds. The hold was so brutal that he ended up tearing his forearm tendons.
Crushing Records
In March 2015, Eddie Hall set a world record for the first time in his career by deadlifting 462 kgs (1,019 lbs). He accomplished this feat at the Arnold Classic Australia, where he was cheered on by the Governator himself.
Not long after, Eddie broke his own deadlift record by lifting a monstrous 463 kgs (1021 lbs) at the 2015 World Deadlift Championship.
The World’s Strongest Man
Eddie Hall set a new deadlift record in July 2016 by lifting 500 kgs (1,100 lbs). Hall achieved his dream in 2017 when he claimed the long-awaited World’s Strongest Man title.
Competition History
Britain’s Strongest Man 2018 – 1st
World’s Strongest Man 2017 – 1st
Europe’s Strongest Man 2017 – 2nd
Britain’s Strongest Man 2017 – 1st
World’s Strongest Man 2016 – 3rd
Britain’s Strongest Man 2016 – 1st
UK’s Strongest Man 2016 – 1st
Arnold Strongman Classic 2016 – 9th
World’s Strongest Man 2015 – 4th
Britain’s Strongest Man 2015 – 1st
UK’s Strongest Man 2015 – 1st
Arnold Strongman Classic 2015 – 6th
Europe’s Strongest Man 2015 – 9th
World’s Strongest Man 2014 – 6th
Giant’s Live Hungary 2014 – 3rd
Britain’s Strongest Man 2014 – 1st
UK’s Strongest Man 2014 – 1st
World’s Strongest Man 2013 – 18th
Giant’s Live Hungary 2013 – 2nd
UK’s Strongest Man 2013 – 1st
World’s Strongest Man 2012 – 18th
Giant’s Live Australia 2012 – 4th
UK’s Strongest Man 2012 – 1st
UK’s Strongest Man 2011 – 1st
England’s Strongest Man 2011 (UKSC) – 1st
England’s Strongest Man 2010 (Elite) – 1st
Training
Eddie Hall’s training regimen comprises a mix of strongman training and bodybuilding exercises. Since Hall is a pro strongman, he focuses on lifting heavy in every exercise.
Day 1: Monday – Chest
Bench press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Incline bench press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Dumbbell press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Dumbbell fly: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Cable cross: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Chest press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Dips: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Day 2: Tuesday – Back & Abs
Deadlift: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Lat pull-down: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Lat half-moon: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Machine row: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Dumbbell row: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Weighted crunch: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Leg raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Sit-up: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Day 3: Wednesday – Shoulders
Front to back military press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Arnold press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Front raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Lateral raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Shrugs: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Delt fly: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Rear delt raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Day 4: Thursday – Biceps & Triceps
Dumbbell bicep curl: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Barbell curl: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Preacher curl: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Hammer curl: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Tricep push-down: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Tricep dips: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Skull crusher: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Tricep extension: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Tricep dumbbell kickback: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Day 5: Friday – Legs
Squat: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Leg press: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Leg extension: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Stiff-leg deadlift: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Leg curl: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Lunge: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Sitting calf raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Standing calf raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Donkey calf raise: 4-5 sets of 15, 12, 10, 8 reps
Day 6: Saturday & Sunday: Rest Day
Nutrition
In his strongman days, Eddie Hall ate up to 10,000 calories every day. Although he mostly ate nutrient-dense foods such as fruit, veggies, eggs, and animal protein, Hall was known to eat up to two family cheesecakes in one day.
1. Breakfast
Eggs
Bacon
Toast
Beans
2. Second Breakfast
Porridge Oats
Fruit
3. Snack
Protein Shake
4. Lunch
Steak
Pasta
Cheesecake
5. Snack
Burger Patties
Apples
Bananas
Cheesecake
6. Dinner
Steak
Potatoes
Salad
Supplementation
For someone who trains as hard as Eddie Hall, supplements can be a godsend for the post-workout recovery process. Some of the supplements Eddie relies on include:
Accomplishments
In competition:
Deadlift with straps and suit: 500 kilograms (1,102 lb) (former world record, current world record in competition)
Axle press: 216 kilograms (476 lb) (former world record)
Rogue Elephant Bar Deadlift with straps: 465 kilograms (1,025 lb)
Log lift: 213 kilograms (470 lb) (British record, done at Europe’s Strongest Man 2018)
CrossFit Isabel: 60 kilograms (132 lb) for 30 repetitions in 50.9 seconds (claimed world record)
Gym lifts:
Squat: 405 kilograms (893 lb) (raw)
Bench press: 300 kilograms (661 lb) (raw)
Incline bench press: 225 kilograms (496 lb) for 7 reps (raw, paused)
Leg press: 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb) for 10 reps
Deadlift: 536 kilograms (1,182 lb) (former world record)
WATCH: Tom Stoltman Accidentally Breaks Gym Wall During 2021 Training Session
Tom Stoltman was training with his brother, Luke, and Eddie Hall at the time.
Strongman competitions feature many different ways for competitors to show off their brute strength. One we have not seen is the athlete taking down a wall. This is what happened when Tom Stoltman joined his brother, Luke Stoltman, and Eddie Hall for a training session back in 2021.
A recent video has gained popularity from a training session involving this trio. They were preparing for the 2021 Britain’s Strongest Man Competition at the time. This video can be found on the Giants Live STRONGMAN YouTube page. The session includes four major workouts but the highlight of the video was Tom Stoltman breaking a wall at the gym.
Hall explained that they were not training using full competition weight because it was more important to get the proper motions down. This was a session involving form but the strongmen still lift much more than the average person.
The final leg of their session involved a 90kg tire. Following his turn, Stoltman let the tire go but was too close to the wall. The impact of the tire hitting the wall left a big crack in it. To make matters worse, Stoltman was unable to beat his brother in the loading session.
“Tom, I wouldn’t be angry at you for this mate but you didn’t even beat Luke. You got one second less,” Eddie Hall joked.
“I think Tom going for the wall like a juggernaut has put a little bit of a damper on the session.”
All three competitors have made major strides since this session. Tom Stoltman is the reigning World’s Strongest Man while Luke Stoltman won the 2021 Europe’s Strongest Man competition. Eddie Hall has returned from a triceps injury and is continuing to work his way to the boxing ring.
The Stoltman Brothers are already in line to compete at two major events. First, they will be present during the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic, which will take place from Mach 3-6 in Columbus. Next, they are slated to compete at the 2022 Shaw Classic on Aug. 13-14 in Loveland, CO.
This is an old video but there is still plenty of entertainment value to it. Both Tom and Luke Stoltman continue to be huge names in powerlifting and will continue to build their legacy with a busy 2022.
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Eddie Hall vs. Hafthor Bjornsson: Who Has Had The Most Significant Transformation In 2021?
Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson have both gone through serious physique transformations.
Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall have a long history that could finally come to a head in 2022. Both athletes made a name for themselves as powerlifters and saw plenty of each other during their peak. Now, Hall and Bjornsson have made the transition to boxing but have been unable to face each other. That could change in 2022 if both fighters remain healthy.
This was the problem in September. The two were set to meet but Hall suffered a triceps injury that forced him to back out. Now, the two sides are negotiating to fight sometime early next year.
This is a feud that has been present for years. Hall won the 2017 World’s Strongest Man competition with Bjornsson finishing second. The very next year, after three runner-up finishes, Bjornsson was able to take the title from Hall. In 2016, Hall became the first person ever to deadlift 500kg (1,102lb). None other than Hafthor Bjornsson topped this world record by a single kilogram in 2020.
To go from strongman rivals to boxing rivals was an easy transition. The overall physique transformations that both athletes have gone through took a bit more work. They are eye-opening and impressive in their own ways. The question is — who has gone through the better transformation in 2021?
Eddie Hall
Strongman athletes are a different breed. The strength they display is other worldly and this is why they must keep on the weight and take in a hefty amount of calories. For Eddie Hall, his meals would total around 12,000 calories when he was lifting competitively.
Hall admits to eating many times throughout the day and even adding some extra at night to make the calorie intake necessary to obtain strength. This is the biggest difference since transitioning to boxing. Hall now consumes around 6,000 calories, which is half of what he used to do. This includes anywhere from five or more protein shakes per day.
Hall has lost nearly 100 pounds since focusing on his boxing career. His tricep injury did not help but he quickly returned to training with his other arm. Hall begins his day with a mile and a half, run or walk, in the morning before he hits the ring for training. His overall passion for boxing and dedication to get in the ring has been incredible and makes for an exciting year in 2022.
Unlike Bjornsson, Eddie Hall has not stepped in the ring just yet. He has not appeared in any exhibition bouts and does not plan to at the moment. His September fight with Bjornsson was set to be the first of his career. It still will be but just a few months later. The work and overall transformation that Hall has made is as impressive as it gets.
Hafthor Bjornsson
Hafthor Bjornsson is called “The Mountain” and for good reason. He is a former World’s Strongest Man champion who also has three Arnold Strongman Classic victories. Bjornsson even appeared on “Game Of Thrones” starring as big beast because of his incredible size. Since moving to the boxing ring, Bjornsson has slimmed down significantly and is as shredded as ever.
Bjornsson’s most recent fight came against Devon Larratt, who stepped in for Hall following his injury. The 6-foot-9 athlete entered the fight around 328 pounds. This was significantly less than the 450-pound mark that Bjornsson would remain at when lifting competitively.
While lifting, Bjornsson would eat up to seven meals a day that totaled around 10,000 calories. Since making the transition to boxing, Bjornsson has cut down to about 3,000 calories and four or five meals. Training has also changed as he was lifting heavy for fewer reps leading up to a competition. In the offseason, Bjornsson would add more reps to his sets.
Now, Hafthor Bjornsson has been focusing on boxing technique and endurance. This is necessary to last in the ring for the duration of a fight. This includes little to no weight training. Bjornsson focuses on his work in the ring while still performing push-ups and sit-ups.
Hafthor Bjornsson completed two exhibition fights against Steven Ward and Simon Vallily before taking on Larratt in his first professional fight. Bjornsson is now 1-0 in his career with his next fight looking like it will be against Hall in 2022.
Who is the winner?
So who has had the best transformation in 2021?
Both Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson have made incredible progress and looking shredded in preparation for their boxing match. What we do know is that both fighters will be ready after months of tension building up.
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Jujimufu: Eddie Hall & Thor Bjornsson Boxing Is The “Best Thing For Their Personal Lives”
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Jujimufu believes Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson were smart to transform their physiques for boxing.
What started out as beef turned into a boxing match. That boxing match transformed the physiques and lives of two legendary Strongmen. Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson, after trading some heated words related to Strongman, were set to face each other in a boxing match for a special event. Hall ended up suffering a bicep injury putting off the event (for now) but both athletes remained focused on their boxing training. Thor even set up different matches to get some competition experience under his belt.
Now both athletes have become incredibly lean and shredded – a far cry from their original Strongman size and shape. Both have been astounding fitness transformations – and Jujimufu believes it was the smartest thing they could have done for their health and longevity. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Jujimufu explains why now was the right time for both Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson to transition into boxing.
The idea of two Strongmen becoming boxers sounds a bit absurd on the surface. While these athletes are heavy lifters – that does not require nearly any of the required training and skill needed for the boxing ring. What could have been a stunt turned into an impressive life change for both Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson. Now over a year later, this seems like no stunt and rather a possible new future for both athletes.
Jujimufu is an athlete who is more than familiar with transitioning into a new fitness endeavor. Jujimufu started out with a life in calisthenics, stunts, and gymnastics and this past year transition into competitive bodybuilding to see where that leads. He just recently made his debut at the Olympia Amateur 2021. That’s why we asked him for his thoughts on Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson’s transition into boxing.
Jujimufu had nothing but positive things to say about the transition. In fact, he thinks that now was the perfect time for these two strongmen to make a change. They had already solidified their names as legends in Strongman. Moving to something new not only can lead to new opportunities but can also be a smart move for their personal health and future.
While strength is important in boxing, it’s also a very aerobic sport. Requiring endurance and bursts of speed. By not only focusing on strength and size, both Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson have made some incredible transformations to their physique. Thor in particular has dropped over 100 pounds.
“I think it was the best thing that both of them could have done for their personal lives,” Jujimufu stated in his interview. He continued:
“Because Thor just broke the deadlift record. Eddie Hall had the deadlift record for a while. They are both legendary strongmen in their own rights. But staying 450 pounds is not the smartest thing for their health in the long term… It’s genius. Let’s do a boxing match so it gives him a reason to lean down and get his health in a different state where he has more longevity. Thor looks amazing. He’s shredded.”
On top of the health benefit, their decision to do a boxing match has garnered a lot of attention. Will these two Strongmen become pro boxers? That might not be the case – but the matches Thor has done brought in numbers and certainly when he faces Hall it will be a blockbuster. This was a good business move and inspired them both to change their lifestyles possibly for the better.
You can watch Jujimufu’s full reaction to Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson’s boxing transformations in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!