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      Game of Thrones star Thor Bjornsson has fans fearing first-round knockout against Eddie Hall after sharing sparring clip

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      GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor Bjornsson has left his fans worried after showing off his sparring skills ahead of his boxing match with Eddie Hall.
      The strongmen rivals have been at each other’s throats for years and will finally settle their differences in Las Vegas later this year year.

      Fans are concerned for Hafthor Bjornsson after he showed off his latest sparring clip
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      But first, Bjornsson will face Irish cruiserweight Steven Ward in Dubai to test out his skills.
      The 32-year-old weighed in at more than NINE stone heavier than his rival this week.
      But fans were left concerned that he would eventually suffer a first-round KO against Hall after he shared a YouTube clip of his sparring session.
      Bjornsson posted the 20-minute clip to his 508,000 subscribers in July 2020.

      He captioned the post: “Skuli and I decided to try out new gloves.
      “You have been asking for more boxing.
      “Here you have little bit from the session the other day. More is coming…”
      One concerned fan commented: “With all the respect I have for Hafthor, it will be a long way to avoid to get KO on the 1st round, best of luck!”

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      Hafthor Bjornsson still has plenty of work to do by September 2021

      Bjornsson showed off his ridiculous strength as well as his sparring in the YouTube clip

      Bjornsson is in training to fight fellow strongman Eddie Hall, picturedCredit: Rick Findler
      Another replied: “Hey big boy, get with it man. More sparring, more bag work, man. Let’s go.”
      A third wrote: “You need to start using your feet to move different directions, you can’t go into boxing ring moving only forward you will get knocked out, brother.
      “Learn a bit of shadow boxing today it will help you win the fight…
      “You never throw a bodyshot? Uppercut?
      “Come on big’un, I’m worried.”
      After reading some of the comments, Bjornsson felt compelled to reassure fans he is being coached… and that the video was actually old.
      He added: “I have two coaches right now helping me. This is two weeks old video btw.”
      Rival Hall has even claimed he “wouldn’t p**s on Bjornsson if he was on fire.”

      Amongst other things, the pair rowed over Bjornsson’s world-record deadlift and Hall’s win at the 2017 World’s Strongest Man competition.
      And Hall, 32, has made it even clearer just how much he hates the Game of Thrones star.
      Hall, who has been training intensely during lockdown, told The Mac Life: “Me and Hafthor have been big-time competitors for a long time.
      “We’ve got a hell of a history competing against one another.
      “We absolutely f***ing despise each other beyond belief.
      “If he was on fire I wouldn’t p**s on him.

      Hafthor Bjornsson reassured fans by saying he has two coaches helping him

      Hafthor Bjornsson is well-known for his role as The Mountain in Game of ThronesCredit: EPA
      “The hatred is 100 per cent real. If I saw Thor face-to-face it would take a lot for me not to punch him in the face.
      “When the boxing came around it was a no-brainer. I get to settle a score and make a few quid, it’s a win-win.
      “I know I’m going to win because I’m going to give it my all, and if I’m confident then you’re f***ed.
      “Thor, this is my message to you: you are f***ed. I’m going to fold you in f***ing half.”

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      Hafthor Bjornsson vs Steven Ward tale of tape: How boxers compare as Game of Thrones star has 12 STONE weight advantage

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      STRONGMAN legend Hafthor Bjornsson is gearing up to make his boxing debut against cruiserweight Steven Ward.
      The Game of Thrones star, also known as ‘The Mountain’ from the hit TV show, will step into the ring for the first time in the exhibition scrap.

      The bout will serve as a warm-up for Bjornsson’s highly-anticipated clash against British rival Eddie Hall next September.
      The fight was originally supposed to take place in Iceland but will now be put on in Dubai on January 15.
      SunSport takes look at how the two men shape up:
      AGE
      Northern Irish boxer Ward has the narrow advantage over Bjornsson when it comes to age.

      The 30-year-old is two years younger than his 32-year-old strongman opponent.

      Hafthor Bjornsson is fighting Steven Ward in Dubai later this month

      ‘The Quiet Man’ will be dwarfed by ‘The Mountain’
      EXPERIENCE
      Ward again comes out on top here having made his professional debut back in 2016 and currently boats a 13-1 record.
      The Belfast brawler most recently bounced back from his sole defeat with a six-round points victory over Jone Volau on his cruiserweight debut.
      Bjornsson meanwhile has only ever sparred and will be lacing up his gloves for the first time against Ward this month.

      And SunSport revealed last year that the Icelander left fans unimpressed after posting clips of his boxing training.
      PHYSICAL
      But it is here where novice Bjornsson remains the heavy favourite in the contest – which will be held over three three-minute rounds.
      The TV sensation weighed in over 32 STONE when he set a world record for the deadlift back in May.
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      Bjornsson revealed in September 2020 that he has dropped down to 26 stone with further cuts planned after realising his boxing ambition.
      Yet he is still expected to weigh around double Ward – who only recently moved up to 200lbs as a cruiserweight.
      At a towering 6’9, Bjornsson is also seven inches taller than the former WBO European light heavyweight champion.

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      Game of Thrones star Hafthor ‘The Mountain’ Bjornsson to box Irish cruiserweight in prep for Eddie ‘The Beast’ Hall

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      STRONGMAN legend Hafthor Bjornsson will test his boxing skills against Irish cruiserweight Steven Ward this month before his Las Vegas showdown with Eddie Hall.
      The Icelandic giant, 32, who holds the world record deadlift at 501kg, will take on his British rival in September, with the fight already billed as ‘the heaviest in history’.

      Hafthor Bjornsson is fighting Steven Ward in Dubai later this month before his highly-anticipated clash with rival Eddie HallCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson

      But before that, Bjornsson – who also starred in hit TV show Game of Thrones – will clash with former WBO Intercontinental light-heavyweight champion Ward.
      The Belfast brawler, 30, holds a 13-1 record and has moved up to 200lbs as a cruiserweight.
      That’s still some way off 2018 World’s Strongest Man winner Bjornsson, who weights around double that and stands at 6ft 7in.
      But Ward has no worries about taking on the ‘Mountain’ in Dubai on January 15th.

      Ward said via British Boxing News: “I’m looking forward to doing something new.
      “I’ve never been in the ring with someone this size, so it will be interesting to see how it pans out.
      “Initially it was just going to be some sparring and I was going to help him out with that technical aspect, but it’s escalated from there.
      “The next thing we know I’m doing an exhibition with the former World’s Strongest Man!

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      Thor takes on strongman rival Eddie Hall in Las Vegas this autumnCredit: Instagram / @eddiehallwsm

      “I have seen him in the gym twice and he was hitting the bag and moving well for being such a big guy.
      “I didn’t expect him to move as well as he did, but he told me he was a professional basketball player at one point, so that explains why he’s got some good agility.
      “Training for this has been different. It’s 3 x 3 minute rounds so it hasn’t been the way it normally would be for a camp.
      “But I’ve been able to eat a bit more and enjoy training a bit more, so I’m looking forward to it.”

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      Watch Mike Tyson fight Game of Thrones star The Mountain in epic new trailer for movie ‘Desert Strike’

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      MIKE TYSON takes on Game of Thrones star The Mountain in their new movie ‘Desert Strike’.
      A trailer for the action film, due to be released in the US this year, reveals Tyson as an ex-military man, protecting a group of Egyptian refugees in wartorn cities.

      Mike Tyson in his new film ‘Desert Strike’Credit: YouTube/ONE Media

      Game of Thrones star The Mountain takes on Mike Tyson Credit: YouTube/ONE Media

      The film is due to be released in the US this yearCredit: YouTube/ONE Media

      But he will rival actor Hafthor Bjornsson – who is part of a group of evil mercenaries.
      The movie was directed by Egyptian filmmaker Raouf Abd El Aziz.
      It was initially released in Egypt in the summer of 2019 but is yet to go out to American audiences.
      Tyson, 54, has starred in several films but only in smaller or cameo roles.

      He most famously played himself in the cult comedy classic The Hangover, punching Zach Galifianakis’ character.
      Bjornsson, 32, similarly has enjoyed smaller roles on the big screen despite his breakout performance in Game of Thrones.
      The 6ft 9in powerhouse is equally as famous for his career as a strongman, representing Iceland across the world.
      He has rivalled England’s Eddie Hall and last year broke the Brit’s deadlift world record.

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      Actor Hafthor Bjornsson is part of a group of evil mercenariesCredit: YouTube/ONE Media

      Mike Tyson plays as an ex-military man, protecting a group of Egyptian refugeesCredit: YouTube/ONE Media

      Afterwards, Thor called out Hall to a boxing match with the pair now set to fight in Las Vegas this year.
      At the time of filming Desert Strike – also known as Hamlet Pharaoh – Bjornsson had not embarked on his crossover to boxing.
      But he may want to call on the help of iconic puncher Iron Mike, as he closes in on what is billed ‘the heaviest boxing match in history’.
      Tyson himself made a remarkable return to the ring in November, drawing with Roy Jones Jr, 51, after eight exhibition rounds and plans to fight again this year.

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      Watch Mike Tyson fight Game of Thrones star The Mountain in epic trailer for new movie ‘Desert Strike’

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      MIKE TYSON takes on Game of Thrones star The Mountain in their new movie ‘Desert Strike’.
      A trailer for the action film, due to be released in the US this year, reveals Tyson as an ex-military man, protecting a group of Egyptian refugees in wartorn cities.

      Mike Tyson in his new film ‘Desert Strike’Credit: YouTube/ONE Media

      Game of Thrones star The Mountain takes on Mike Tyson Credit: YouTube/ONE Media

      The film is due to be released in the US this yearCredit: YouTube/ONE Media

      But he will rival actor Hafthor Bjornsson – who is part of a group of evil mercenaries.
      The movie was directed by Egyptian filmmaker Raouf Abd El Aziz.
      It was initially released in Egypt in the summer of 2019 but is yet to go out to American audiences.
      Tyson, 54, has starred in several films but only in smaller or cameo roles.

      He most famously played himself in the cult comedy classic The Hangover, punching Zach Galifianakis’ character.
      Bjornsson, 32, similarly has enjoyed smaller roles on the big screen despite his breakout performance in Game of Thrones.
      The 6ft 9in powerhouse is equally as famous for his career as a strongman, representing Iceland across the world.
      He has rivalled England’s Eddie Hall and last year broke the Brit’s deadlift world record.

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      Actor Hafthor Bjornsson is part of a group of evil mercenariesCredit: YouTube/ONE Media

      Mike Tyson plays as an ex-military man, protecting a group of Egyptian refugeesCredit: YouTube/ONE Media

      Afterwards, Thor called out Hall to a boxing match with the pair now set to fight in Las Vegas this year.
      At the time of filming Desert Strike – also known as Hamlet Pharaoh – Bjornsson had not embarked on his crossover to boxing.
      But he may want to call on the help of iconic puncher Iron Mike, as he closes in on what is billed ‘the heaviest boxing match in history’.
      Tyson himself made a remarkable return to the ring in November, drawing with Roy Jones Jr, 51, after eight exhibition rounds and plans to fight again this year.

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      Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson announces boxing fight against pro Steven Ward – who is 12 STONE lighter than him

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      GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor Bjornsson has confirmed that he will make his boxing debut against a fighter over 12 STONE lighter than him.
      The 32-year-old, also known as ‘The Mountain’ from the hit TV show, will step into the ring to face Steven Ward on 16 January 2021.

      Hafthor Bjornsson is set to make his boxing debut next monthCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson

      The exhibition bout will serve as a warm-up for Bjornsson’s highly-anticipated clash against fellow strongman Eddie Hall next September.
      The 6’9 Icelander weighed in over 32 STONE when he set a world record for the deadlift back in May.
      But he recently revealed he has dropped down to 26 stone with further cuts planned after realising his ambition to step into the boxing ring.
      However, Northern Irish pro boxer Ward will still be giving up a hefty size advantage when he travels to Reykjavik for the fight – which will be held over three three-minute rounds.

      The former WBO European light heavyweight champion is seven inches smaller than Bjornsson and weighs over ten stone less!
      Ward, 30, most recently bounced back from his one defeat on his 14-fight senior record with a six-round points victory over Jone Volau on his cruiserweight debut.
      And he revealed he jumped at the opportunity to face Bjornsson but admitted he hasn’t even seen the show that made his opponent famous.
      He told Belfast Live: “It all sort of came out of the blue, and it is something different.

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

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

      “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.”

      Steven Ward made his cruiserweight debut in SeptemberCredit: Pacemaker Press

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      Hafthor Bjornsson shows off weight loss as Game of Thrones star trains for boxing fight with Eddie Hall

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      ICELANDIC giant and Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson has shown off his weight loss ahead of the world’s largest boxing match against Eddie Hall. Bjornsson took to Instagram to show off his newly-trimmed physique after beginning to train to enter the ring. Hafthor Bjornsson has trimmed down his physique in boxing training The Icelandic […] More

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      Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson shows off weight loss as he trains for boxing fight against Eddie Hall

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      ICELANDIC giant and Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson has shown off his weight loss ahead of a colossal boxing match against Eddie Hall. Bjornsson took to Instagram to show off his newly-trimmed physique after beginning to train to enter the ring. Hafthor Bjornsson has trimmed down his physique in boxing training The Icelandic giant […] More