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      ‘He wronged me’ – Eddie Hall reveals how ‘hatred’ of Game of Thrones’ Hafthor Bjornsson started ahead of boxing fight

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      EDDIE HALL has lifted the lid on how his ‘hatred’ of nemesis Hafthor Bjornsson started.Speaking to Muscle and Health, Hall admitted he ‘wants to hurt’ Bjornsson, 33, after the Icelander’s allegations of cheating at World’s Strongest Man 2017.
      Eddie Hall has spoken out on his ‘hatred’ of Hafthor BjornssonCredit: Instagram @eddiehallwsm
      Hall and Bjornsson will settle their long-running feud in Dubai next month
      And Hall, 34, fired out a chilling warning by adding: “Thor wronged me.”
      The behemoths will battle it out in the boxing ring next month to settle their feud dating back five years.
      Both former World’s Strongest Men winners, Bjornsson contested Hall’s victory in 2017 by claiming the Brit ‘cheated’ during the Viking press event.
      It sparked years of animosity between the pair before things finally spilled over in 2020, when Bjornsson beat Hall’s world record deadlift by one single kilo.
      And nearly two years on, the pair will finally let their fists do the talking in Dubai.
      But Hall believes he will get the vengeance he’s been seeking for half a decade by ‘banging out’ Bjornsson in the desert.
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      Hall said: “I want to hurt him. This is a serious fight. We actually genuinely hate each other.
      “I just want to bang this guy out, bang him out again, and then just get him out of my headspace because I’ve just spent too much time fixated on wanting to hurt this man and I just need to move on. 
      “He wronged me in 2017, he’s put a black cloud over me for a number of years. I just want to put that to bed and move on with my life.”
      Hall also belittled Bjornsson’s own WSM win in 2018 and reckons the Game of Thrones star’s 501kg deadlift was ‘b******t’.
      Hall added: “The only reason Thor took the World’s Strongest Man title is because I retired, so he’s welcome. He’s welcome that I retired. 

      Bjornsson believes his strongman career was better than Hall’sCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      “He’s lucky I retired, or else he never would have won the World’s Strongest Man.
      “He then went and did some b******s home gym hero lift trying to beat my world record deadlift. 
      “If he beat me then the fact it was only 1kg heavier is irrelevant, but I just can’t get my head around how he can think his attempt can be legitimate. 
      “Who checked the plates? His dad weighed the plates! Everything about it just stinks to me. 
      “Put it this way, if I pulled 500 kilos four years ago in my home gym and my own dad weighed the plates, every single person would smell b******t.”
      However, Bjornsson is adamant that history will show he was the better strongman.

      Bjornsson said: “Eddie’s claims are hilarious. Let’s look at his career and let’s look at my career. How many titles internationally has he won? One. He competed for almost a decade, so why only one?
      “Why didn’t he win any other prominent show? How many times have I won in my career? More than I can count on two hands. Who’s better? Obviously, me.
      “His question mark over my world record deadlift is also laughable. I mean, I have more records than he could ever have. There’s no need for me to prove anything.
      “Everything was filmed, everything was weighed. There was a high-class referee there. It was live streamed throughout the world with millions of people watching.
      “We could be seen weighing each and every plate, because I wanted to make sure that it would be an official record. It’s now in the Guinness World Record Book as the heaviest lift ever. So that’s that.” More

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      ‘I will leave Thor lying on the floor’ – Strongman Eddie Hall vows to KO Bjornsson in heaviest boxing match in history

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      EDDIE HALL has vowed to leave Hafthor Bjornsson ‘lying on the floor’ as he promised a knockout in next month’s ‘heaviest boxing match in history’.The former strongmen duo were meant to settle old scores in September following a brutal war of words dating back five years.
      Eddie Hall has vowed to KO Hafthor Bjornsson in next month’s heavyweight clashCredit: Instagram / @eddiehallwsm
      Bjornsson has taunted Hall by claiming he could ‘back out again’Credit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson
      But the Las Vegas scrap, which was then moved to Florida, was put on ice after Hall suffered a detached bicep.
      However, both men are in top fighting condition again.
      And Bjornsson revealed this week that their highly-anticipated boxing match will finally take place next month.
      The giants, both former World’s Strongest Man champions and world record deadlift holders, hope to show the public they can go the distance after dropping huge amounts of weight.
      But Hall insists it will be Bjornsson who hits the canvas when they get to unleash hell against each other.
      Hall said via Geezers Boxing and his website: “Not only will this be the heaviest boxing match in history, but it features two immense competitors who have been training intensely to reach peak mental and physical fitness.
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      “Winning is everything in this once-in-a-lifetime clash. But I know one thing – I want it more and will leave Thor lying on the floor.
      “I love it that my fight is the number one most anticipated battle of 2022. It stirs me up – gives me even more drive, if ever that was needed.
      “When that bell goes, I won’t be letting anyone down. I’ll be in a zone – THE ZONE – like no-one has ever seen me in before.”
      However, Bjornsson isn’t holding out hope for Hall to reach the fight date uninjured.
      Alongside an Instagram video of himself hitting the heavy bag, the Icelandic giant wrote: “March it is. Fight is on.
      “Let’s f***ing pray Eddie doesn’t back out again!!” More

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      ‘That’s f***ing scary’ – Watch Eddie Hall HURT coach with explosive punches as he trains for Hafthor Bjornsson fight

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      EDDIE HALL has stunned fans with his explosive power after sharing footage of him training ahead of his bout against Hafthor Bjornsson.The British behemoth was set to face his former Strongman rival in September, but he suffered a detached bicep in the summer to delay the fight until 2022.
      Eddie Hall showed off his explosive power in a training clip he posted on Instagram
      British ace Hall is preparing to face former Strongman rival Hafthor Bjornsson next yearCredit: Instagram / @eddiehallwsm
      And Hall has shown he is in incredible condition following surgery as he wowed his supporters in a clip shared to his 2.9 million Instagram followers.
      In the footage, Hall can be seen throwing a barrage of combinations in a pad session which hurt his trainer.
      Towards the end of the video, the 33-year-old even apologised as his trainer held his arm in agony.
      Captioning the upload, Hall said: “Little pad work today taking a break from sparring.
      “My left arm is back to full strength and some. Nice to see all the hard work I’ve been doing on explosive power come to fruition.
      “Feeling super confident and can’t wait for a date for the fight.

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      “Thor get your tattoo artist ready boy. Big love, Team Beast.”
      His fans were quick to comment, as one user quipped: “I was wondering when Bob Hoskins arms were gonna come off. Serious power there mate.”
      Another remarked: “Oh yeah, Eddie is winning this fight. Thor is way too slow and uncoordinated. Eddie’s size and speed gives him the edge.”
      A third added: “S*** that trainer must have some solid hands!”
      Meanwhile one simply stated: “That’s f***ing scary.”
      One then said: “Looking proper explosive! Scary how a guy as big as you can move that quick. Think I can safely say no one wants to receive one of those to the face.”
      Hall has declared he will inflict a broken jaw on Thor when they come to blows inside the ring.
      He insisted: “In the beginning, I think everyone had Thor as the favourite because he’s got the reach and height advantage.
      Hall was set to face Thor in September, only for him to suffer an arm injury to postpone the dust-upCredit: Instagram / @thorbjornsson

      “I’m 6ft 2.5in and he’s 6ft 9in, but I think people are now gauging how seriously I’m taking this. 
      “I’m putting my heart and soul into this fight and I don’t do anything 99 per cent. It’s 100 per cent or nothing. 
      “I think it’s safe to say the public is starting to get that feeling that I’m taking this very seriously indeed and that Thor is going to get a broken jaw.”
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      Watch ‘Iranian Hulk’ Sajad Gharibi punch WALL repeatedly in crazy workout ahead of fight vs ‘scariest man on planet’

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      IRANIAN HULK Sajad Gharibi repeatedly punched a WALL during a recent Instagram video showing off his wacky training techniques.Gharibi is set to fight ‘scariest’ man on the planet Martyn Ford at the O2 Arena in April next year.
      Sajad Gharibi repeatedly punches a wallCredit: Instagram @sajadgharibiofficial
      The Iranian Hulk weights around 390lbsCredit: Refer to Caption
      Also known as the ‘Persian Hercules’, Gharibi is set to weigh in at around 390lbs, or 28 stone.
      The strongman took to Instagram to show off some of his training methods as he prepares for the bout.
      His video starts with relatively simple clips of him lifting weights.
      But it takes a strange turn, as he bursts a watermelon with his bare hands.
      Gharibi can also be seen bending metal and towing a car – before hammering some tyres.
      He then punches a hole in a wall after hitting it repeatedly.

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      The Iranian Hulk captioned his video: “YES THIS IS PERSONAL.
      “Beautiful white teeth one side you with all your sponsors front of me with dear fans all around the world who support and motivate me.
      “Different conditions it’s not important even if the worst conditions i have but iranian hulk never stops see you april 2nd.”
      Ford will have a seven inch height advantage over Gharibi, when the pair meet in the ring.
      The 39-year-old Brit, ten years his opponent’s senior, has been trained by former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall, who is recovering from an injury ahead of a potential fight against Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjornsson.
      Ford has a background in bodybuilding but once wanted to be a cricketer before bulking up – he has also appeared in several films in recent years including The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
      Upon announcing the bout, he wrote: “I can’t promise you the most technical fight in the world BUT I will promise you that I will bring my absolute EVERYTHING and turn this into an EVENT you will NEVER forget.”
      Martyn Ford wants to sell out the O2 ArenaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martynfordofficial/?hl=en
      Gharibi will prove a formidable opponentCredit: Instagram @sajadgharibiofficial
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      Watch Eddie Hall put Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to shame by BREAKING punch machine as he fires warning to Thor

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      EDDIE HALL put Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to shame by BREAKING a punch machine in a warning to Hafthor Bjornsson.Hall, 33, takes on his 32-year-old strongman rival next year in a super-heavyweight boxing grudge match.
      Eddie Hall broke a punch machine while demonstrating the power of his hitsCredit: Twitter / @Biosynergy
      Hall fired a warning to Hafthor Bjornsson as he did something Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder couldn’tCredit: Twitter / @Biosynergy
      And the Brit demonstrated the might of his punching power by breaking a machine that professional fighters AJ and Wilder failed to conquer.
      Hall tried his luck out on a Bio-Synergy bag at the Arnold Sports Festival over the weekend, just months after attempting the infamous ‘Power Cube’.
      The 2017 World’s Strongest Man winner unleashed a major hit on the machine.
      But as the number which measures the power started to climb, it suddenly turned off.
      Bio-Synergy tweeted: “Think Eddie Hall broke our machine, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp with that punch.”
      Boxing fans will be hoping to see some similar punches thrown between Hall and Bjornsson when they finally meet in the ring.

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      And Hall remains confident he will get the better of the Icelandic giant, who demolished arm wrestler Devon Larratt with a first-round KO last month.
      Hall told Luke Fullbrook: “I’m very confident. You know how seriously I take things. I have shown absolutely zero content in terms of how good, or bad, I am.
      “I’m just going to let my fists do the talking. He can say or do whatever he wants, but at the end of the day I’m going to knock him out.

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      “All that matters to me is that he’s getting knocked out.
      “I haven’t even started the mental game with Thor and he’s already calling me a bully. He better get a grip of himself as it’s going to get a lot worse.
      “Those press conferences are going to be very stressful for him.”

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      Thor vs Devon Larratt LIVE REACTION: Hafthor Bjornsson WINS with a 1st round TKO as Devon Larratt says ‘clearly I suck’

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      MAN MOUNTAIN Thor eased to victory over Devon Larratt with a first round TKOArm wrestling legend Larratt stepped in at the last minute after Eddie Hall pulled out of the fight with a bicep injury.
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      Avril Mathie bt Jesca Mfinanga by UD

      RESPECT
      Hafthor Bjornsson was quick to reiterate his love and respect for the sport of boxing after beating Devon Larratt.
      Bjornsson said: “I love competing and I have such a respect for this sport.
      “I’ve been an athlete my whole life, and this sport is without a doubt the hardest sport I’ve tried.
      “But I absolutely love it”
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      Hafthor Bjornsson admitted that he would get his “a** beaten” if he got in the ring with Tyson Fury.
      Bjornsson told Muscle and Health: “I know I’d get my a** beaten against Tyson Fury today, but if I was offered that opportunity, I would not turn it down.
      “The opportunity to fight someone that great would be an honour for me and I just couldn’t say no to that.
      “But I would get my a** beaten, that’s for sure.
      “I’d need far more experience and a few more years under my belt to stand a chance against someone that good”
      FAST & FURY-OUS
      Hafthor Bjornsson expressed an interest in fighting current WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury,.
      Bjornsson said: “I would never say no to that, it wasn’t like I was calling him out.
      “The same thing happened when I was asked if I would fight Tyson Fury and I said the same thing.
      “I would definitely fight him if the opportunity came along, because the experience would be so great.
      “I would learn so much from fighting either of those guys, so I just couldn’t say no to that”
      WHO’S NEXT?
      Hafthor Bjornsson revealed he would be open to fighting boxing legend Mike Tyson.
      Bjornsson told the Daily Mirror: “I was asked the question if I would fight Mike Tyson and my answer was that I would not say no to that offer.
      “This is because of the respect that I have for Mike as a fighter and as an athlete, and I would want to feel his power.
      “I would want to step in the ring with him because to be able to tell people that I fought Mike Tyson would be an honour.
      “I’m all about experiences, living your life and taking the right opportunities, and if I was offered to fight Mike Tyson then that would be huge for me”
      ED-DING BACK
      Eddie Hall has vowed to shatter Hafthor Bjornsson’s jaw after being replaced by Devon Larratt.
      Hall told Men’s Health UK: “In the beginning, I think everyone had Thor as the favourite because he’s got the reach and height advantage.
      “I’m 6ft 2.5in and he’s 6ft 9in, but I think people are now gauging how seriously I’m taking this.
      “I’m putting my heart and soul into this fight and I don’t do anything 99%. It’s 100% or nothing.
      “I think it’s safe to say the public is starting to get that feeling that I’m taking this very seriously indeed and that Thor is going to get a broken jaw”

      MORE FROM LARRATT
      Devon Larratt admitted he “clearly sucks” after his loss to Hafthor Bjornsson.
      Larratt said: “I wish I could have done better. I have tons of respect for this boxing game, clearly I suck but wow, what a trip, man,
      “To be in the ring with Thor, it’s totally on my bucket list. To be able to step into this arena in this format.
      “In the real world Thor could have killed me today but we had the gloves on and we can do it again another day and get stronger.
      “I loved it. I knew I was under-prepared but I knew the fight would be a lot of fun”
      LARRATT JOKE
      Devon Larratt jokingly called for one of his fellow arm-wrestlers to avenge his loss to Hafthor Bjornsson.
      Larratt said: “Thanks to everybody who supported me and believed in me in this process.
      “I know that there is an arm wrestler out there who is a far superior boxer to me.
      “Please, take vengeance on Thor for me. Somebody from the arm wrestling world who actually has some hands”
      LARRATT PRAISE
      Hafthor Bjornsson was full of praise for his opponent Devon Larratt after his easy victory as he was impressed he took on this fight in such short notice.
      Bjornsson said: “My thoughts is just wow.
      “Devon is such a warrior, he has the biggest heart I know. That guy is something else.
      “To only take a fight on only five weeks’ notice is brave”
      HALL OF PAIN
      Hafthor Bjornsson vowed to knock out Eddie Hall immediately after his stoppage victory over the latter’s replacement Devon Larratt.
      Bjornsson said: “You guys know what I want to fight [next].
      “You guys know. Come on, who is it? I know Eddie’s at home chilling on the sofa with his popcorn and cola.
      “Enjoy your life, buddy. I’m gonna knock you out soon”
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      RECAP
      Hafthor Bjornsson scored an easy first-round TKO victory over short-notice replacement Devon Larratt in Dubai on Saturday.
      Bjornsson came out aggressive early doors and immediately looked to take the centre of the ring with his pressure and a series of jabs.
      But the 32-year-old soon found himself trying to stay upright after the pair clinched and almost fell through the ropes.
      Larratt wasn’t deterred by the Icelandic behemoth in front of him and looked to land counter shots, two of which found their home.
      But the ref soon gave the 46-year-old a count for what initially looked like a stumble.
      That proved to be the signal for the Game of Thrones star to up the ante and fire his left hand, which began to find its home at will.
      After hearing Larratt wail in pain following a big left hand, the referee wisely decided to stop the contest and award The Mountain the win
      TALE OF THE TAPE
      Just a reminder of how Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson stack up ahead of their grudge match.

      JAW TAKER
      Eddie Hall is champing at the bit to share the ring with Hafthor Bjornsson, so much so has vowed to shatter the Icelandic giant’s jaw.
      He told Men’s Health UK: “In the beginning, I think everyone had Thor as the favourite because he’s got the reach and height advantage. 
      “I’m 6ft 2.5in and he’s 6ft 9in, but I think people are now gauging how seriously I’m taking this. 
      “I’m putting my heart and soul into this fight and I don’t do anything 99%. It’s 100% or nothing. 
      “I think it’s safe to say the public is starting to get that feeling that I’m taking this very seriously indeed and that Thor is going to get a broken jaw.”

      WHY THE HATRED BETWEEN THOR AND EDDIE?
      The rivalry between the pair stems from Eddie Hall’s World’s Strongest Man triumph in 2017 – after which Hafthor Bjornsson claimed the Brit cheated in the Viking press portion of the competition.
      Hall said of Thor’s comments: ”
      This is a quote from Hafthor Bjornsson: ‘I was robbed.’
      “For the last three years, instead of answering questions about how I defeated some of the greatest strongmen to ever live, Hafthor included, instead I had people questioning whether I really won it or not.
      “Hafthor Bjornsson and his entourage have been smearing my title and the referee Colin Bryce’s reputation for the last three years.
      “Because he was the Mountain from Game of Thrones, a huge TV star, people listened and people believed him.
      “I’ve had enough of the doubters saying he was robbed and how hard done by he was.
      “So today, I came across a video that ends all the smack talk and silences the doubters.
      “This video stopped me in my tracks for how desperate a man can be when things don’t go his way.
      “It’s time for the truth to be told, for the picture to do the talking.
      “Hafthor Bjornsson, you and your yes men should be ashamed of yourselves.”
      ‘RESPECT FOR THIS SPORT’
      Game of Throne star Hafthor Bjornsson was quick to reiterate his love and respect for the sweet science after having his hand raised.
      He said: “I love competing and I have such a respect for this sport.
      “I’ve been an athlete my whole life, and this sport is without a doubt the hardest sport I’ve tried.
      “But I absolutely love it.”

      DEVON LARRATT TALKS
      “Thanks to everybody who supported me and believed in me in this process.
      “I know that there is an arm-wrestler out there who is a far superior boxer to me.
      “Please, take vengeance on Thor for me. Somebody from the arm-wrestling world who actually has some hands.”

      MORE FROM THOR
      Hafthor Bjornsson was full of praise for Devon Larratt after their bout, hailing him for taking the fight on a mere five weeks’ notice.
      He said: “My thoughts is just wow.
      Devon is such a warrior, he has the biggest heart i know. That guy is something else.
      “To only take a fight on only five weeks’ notice is brave.”

      THOR CALLS OUT HALL
      Hafthor Bjornsson has just sent a message to former friend turned rival Eddie Hall.
      In his post-fight interview, he said: “You guys know what I want to fight [next].
      “You guys know. Come on, who is it? I know Eddie’s at home chilling on the sofa with his popcorn and cola.
      “Enjoy your life, buddy. I’m gonna knock you out soon.”

      IT’S OVER!
      Hafthor Bjornsson has defeated short-notice opponent Devon Larratt via first-round TKO.
      A scrappy and unpleasing affair on the eye, but The Mountain finally has his first victory.

      THOR VS LARRATT – ROUND ONE
      Thor comes out aggressive and immediately tries to take the centre of the ring with a series of jabs.
      They clinch and briefly fall into the ropes before the ref steps in.
      Larratt has landed two good counter hooks early.
      The ref is giving a count to Larratt, not sure why, though.
      Thor lands a big straight left before Larratt looks to close the distance and avoid the onslaught.
      Bjornsson is continuing to find a home for his straight left and Larratt is struggling.
      A big left hook lands for Thor and staggers Larratt. And the ref has waved it off!
      HERE COMES THE MOUNTAIN
      Hafthor Bjornsson is making his way to the ring.

      LARRATT IS HERE
      Devon Larratt is in the ring.

      ALMOST MAIN EVENT TIME
      It’s almost time for Hafthor Bjornsson and Devon Larratt to go to war.
      Will the former Game of Thrones star finally pick up his first victory?
      We’re about to find out.

      HEPPNER WINS
      Jacob Heppner defeats Josh Bridges via unanimous decision.
      No complaints with that decision. Now, let’s move on to the main event.

      BRIDGES VS HEPPNER – ROUND SIX
      Both men are giving their all here in the sixth and final stanza.
      Despite huffing and puffing earlier, Heppner is the fresher fighter.
      Bridges seems resigned to throwing and hoping and has missed wildly with several shots.
      The final bell goes.
      BRIDGES VS HEPPNER – ROUND FIVE
      Just as I praise both men for showing some degree of skill, it drops.
      More than likely down to fatigue, but the pace and quality has well and truly dropped.
      Heppner, to his credit, is continuing to try and push the pace.
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      Thor vs Devon Larratt LIVE RESULTS: Hafthor Bjornsson WINS with a first round TKO as Devon Larratt says ‘clearly I suck’

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      MAN MOUNTAIN Thor eased to victory over Devon Larratt with a first round TKOArm wrestling legend Larratt stepped in at the last minute after Eddie Hall pulled out of the fight with a bicep injury.
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      Full undercard results

      Thor bt Devon Larratt by TKO
      Jacob Heppner bt Josh Bridges by UD
      Anthony De Brujin bt Giorgi Gachechiladze by UD
      Stefi Cohen drew with Marcela Nieto
      Martin Bakole bt Haruna Osumanu by KO
      Avril Mathie bt Jesca Mfinanga by UD

      TALE OF THE TAPE
      Just a reminder of how Eddie Hall and Hafthor Bjornsson stack up ahead of their grudge match.

      JAW TAKER
      Eddie Hall is champing at the bit to share the ring with Hafthor Bjornsson, so much so has vowed to shatter the Icelandic giant’s jaw.
      He told Men’s Health UK: “In the beginning, I think everyone had Thor as the favourite because he’s got the reach and height advantage. 
      “I’m 6ft 2.5in and he’s 6ft 9in, but I think people are now gauging how seriously I’m taking this. 
      “I’m putting my heart and soul into this fight and I don’t do anything 99%. It’s 100% or nothing. 
      “I think it’s safe to say the public is starting to get that feeling that I’m taking this very seriously indeed and that Thor is going to get a broken jaw.”

      WHY THE HATRED BETWEEN THOR AND EDDIE?
      The rivalry between the pair stems from Eddie Hall’s World’s Strongest Man triumph in 2017 – after which Hafthor Bjornsson claimed the Brit cheated in the Viking press portion of the competition.
      Hall said of Thor’s comments: ”
      This is a quote from Hafthor Bjornsson: ‘I was robbed.’
      “For the last three years, instead of answering questions about how I defeated some of the greatest strongmen to ever live, Hafthor included, instead I had people questioning whether I really won it or not.
      “Hafthor Bjornsson and his entourage have been smearing my title and the referee Colin Bryce’s reputation for the last three years.
      “Because he was the Mountain from Game of Thrones, a huge TV star, people listened and people believed him.
      “I’ve had enough of the doubters saying he was robbed and how hard done by he was.
      “So today, I came across a video that ends all the smack talk and silences the doubters.
      “This video stopped me in my tracks for how desperate a man can be when things don’t go his way.
      “It’s time for the truth to be told, for the picture to do the talking.
      “Hafthor Bjornsson, you and your yes men should be ashamed of yourselves.”
      ‘RESPECT FOR THIS SPORT’
      Game of Throne star Hafthor Bjornsson was quick to reiterate his love and respect for the sweet science after having his hand raised.
      He said: “I love competing and I have such a respect for this sport.
      “I’ve been an athlete my whole life, and this sport is without a doubt the hardest sport I’ve tried.
      “But I absolutely love it.”

      DEVON LARRATT TALKS
      “Thanks to everybody who supported me and believed in me in this process.
      “I know that there is an arm-wrestler out there who is a far superior boxer to me.
      “Please, take vengeance on Thor for me. Somebody from the arm-wrestling world who actually has some hands.”

      MORE FROM THOR
      Hafthor Bjornsson was full of praise for Devon Larratt after their bout, hailing him for taking the fight on a mere five weeks’ notice.
      He said: “My thoughts is just wow.
      Devon is such a warrior, he has the biggest heart i know. That guy is something else.
      “To only take a fight on only five weeks’ notice is brave.”

      THOR CALLS OUT HALL
      Hafthor Bjornsson has just sent a message to former friend turned rival Eddie Hall.
      In his post-fight interview, he said: “You guys know what I want to fight [next].
      “You guys know. Come on, who is it? I know Eddie’s at home chilling on the sofa with his popcorn and cola.
      “Enjoy your life, buddy. I’m gonna knock you out soon.”

      IT’S OVER!
      Hafthor Bjornsson has defeated short-notice opponent Devon Larratt via first-round TKO.
      A scrappy and unpleasing affair on the eye, but The Mountain finally has his first victory.

      THOR VS LARRATT – ROUND ONE
      Thor comes out aggressive and immediately tries to take the centre of the ring with a series of jabs.
      They clinch and briefly fall into the ropes before the ref steps in.
      Larratt has landed two good counter hooks early.
      The ref is giving a count to Larratt, not sure why, though.
      Thor lands a big straight left before Larratt looks to close the distance and avoid the onslaught.
      Bjornsson is continuing to find a home for his straight left and Larratt is struggling.
      A big left hook lands for Thor and staggers Larratt. And the ref has waved it off!
      HERE COMES THE MOUNTAIN
      Hafthor Bjornsson is making his way to the ring.

      LARRATT IS HERE
      Devon Larratt is in the ring.

      ALMOST MAIN EVENT TIME
      It’s almost time for Hafthor Bjornsson and Devon Larratt to go to war.
      Will the former Game of Thrones star finally pick up his first victory?
      We’re about to find out.

      HEPPNER WINS
      Jacob Heppner defeats Josh Bridges via unanimous decision.
      No complaints with that decision. Now, let’s move on to the main event.

      BRIDGES VS HEPPNER – ROUND SIX
      Both men are giving their all here in the sixth and final stanza.
      Despite huffing and puffing earlier, Heppner is the fresher fighter.
      Bridges seems resigned to throwing and hoping and has missed wildly with several shots.
      The final bell goes.
      BRIDGES VS HEPPNER – ROUND FIVE
      Just as I praise both men for showing some degree of skill, it drops.
      More than likely down to fatigue, but the pace and quality has well and truly dropped.
      Heppner, to his credit, is continuing to try and push the pace.
      BRIDGES VS HEPPNER – ROUND FOUR
      Okay, this has actually turned out to be better than I expected.
      For six months of training between them, both men are showcasing okayish skills.
      Although I won’t be paying to watch these two go at it again anytime soon.
      Heppner lands his best shot of the night in the final minute, with a big right hand landing flush on Bridge’s chin.

      BRIDGES VS HEPPNER – ROUND THREE
      Heppner appears to have found a second wind in the third, although he’s still breathing heavy.
      Bridges is, however, continuing to have success when he closes the distance.
      The former Navy Seal is also repeatedly finding a home for his overhand right.

      BRIDGES VS HEPPNER – ROUND TWO
      Both men come out swinging, albeit recklessly, at the start of the second.
      Bridges is by far the cleaner puncher and is landing good shots when he closes the distance.
      Heppner is far too tight and rigid and gassing himself out with his stiff and telegraphed punches.
      A good overhand right lands for Bridges just before the final minute mark.
      The bell goes.

      BRIDGES VS HEPPNER – ROUND ONE
      You can clearly tell these guys have never fought competitively, but they’re giving it a real go.
      Heppner is trying his best to dictate the pace of the fight and take the centre of the ring.
      But Bridges comes forward and lands two nice combinations. Heppner is breathing at the end of the first.
      CROSSFITTERS UP NEXT
      Up next is a battle of former CrossFit Games competitors. Yup, you read that correctly, CrossFitters
      Former Navy Seal Josh Bridges is about to throw down with Jacob Heppner.
      I have no idea how this is going to go or if it’ll even represent a boxing match.
      Only time will tell.

      LIGHT WORK FOR BAKOLE
      Take a look at heavyweight prospect Martin Bakole’s destruction of Haruna Osumanu.

      RESULT
      Anthony de Bruijn has defeated Georgian journeyman Giorgi Gachechiladze via unanimous decision.
      You didn’t need a scorecard to tell the victor of that contest.
      In truth, I’m glad it’s over.
      SHOTS FIRED FROM HALL
      Hafthor Bjornsson has had his brief boxing career mocked by his old pal Eddie Hall, whom he was meant to fight this evening.
      Hall told Men’s Health UK: “I’ve watched both the fights and it was very laughable.
      “It’s put a lot more confidence in me watching his fights, because I know what I’m capable of. I know what I can do.
      “I’ve put absolutely zero content out there, and I know for a fact that’s going to be getting in his head as well that he doesn’t know what’s coming.
      “You know he’s going to have some sleepless nights, whereas I’m going to sleep like a baby, because I know what’s coming and I’m not scared of it.”

      CONFIDENT IN HIS SNOUT
      Devon Larratt is adamant Hafthor Bjornsson won’t be able to make good on his vow to break his nose, so much so he’s bet him £364.
      He said: “You know Thor, if you break my nose I’ll personally take $500 of my prize money and give it to you. I just don’t think it’s possible.
      “And I think a broken nose would suit me well, it would up my popularity in the world.
      “I think I’ll look better, more people will love me – you break it Thor, go break my nose, let’s see how it goes.
      “But if I break your nose I expect you to give me $5,000 because you wear nicer clothes than me, I can get a suit like that next time we do this.”

      NOSE BREAKER
      Hafthor Bjornsson plans to draw blood tonight, vowing to break Devon Larratt’s nose.
      Earlier this week, the 32-year-old said: “What can I say to this guy?
      “I like him, but I’m going to beat his a***.
      “I’m in a rough situation here, what can I do? I’ll probably break his nose, I’m sorry Devon it’s just my job.”

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      Eddie Hall slams Hafthor Bjornsson’s ‘fake fights’ and claims The Mountain’s punches have ‘no snap’

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      EDDIE HALL has slammed Hafthor Bjornsson’s ‘fake’ exhibition fights, claiming The Mountain’s opponents are told to ‘TICKLE’ him.Speaking to Muscle and Health, Hall also took aim at Bjornsson’s ‘no snap’ punches, insisting they don’t hurt anyone.
      Eddie Hall has branded Hafthor Bjornsson’s exhibition bouts as ‘fake tickle fights’Credit: Simon Howard – Muscle and Health magazine
      Hafthor Bjornsson fights arm wrestler Devon Larratt this weekendCredit: EPA
      And the Brit, 33, is confident of a win when the pair finally clash next year, declaring: ‘I can bang harder.’
      Hall, who has lost six stone, was due to take on his strongman rival this weekend in a boxing grudge match.
      But The Beast suffered a detached bicep earlier this summer, leaving him unable to compete.
      Bjornsson, 32, will instead take on world No1 arm wrestler Devon Larratt on Saturday after shedding nine stone.
      And it will be the Game of Thrones star’s third exhibition bout in front of an audience, with Tyson Fury already in his sights.
      However, Hall has questioned the intensity and validity of the previous two fights, claiming Bjornsson’s opponents were instructed to go easy with ‘tickles’.

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      He told Muscle and Health: “I’ve been doing some good exhibition fights as well, not just sparring, so I’m actually getting in the ring with guys who want to take my head off and that’s what it’s all about. 
      “It’s about trying to take someone’s head off. Unless you’re actually in the ring with someone trying to take you down, you’re never going to experience that. 
      “You can be like Thor and you can set all these fake exhibition fights where guys are told to tickle you and not really take your head off, but that won’t do you any favours. That’s just teaching you to be tickled.”
      Hall also fired shots at Bjornsson’s punching technique, claiming the Icelandic giant hasn’t thrown a single one that could cause damage.
      And that will give the British behemoth the edge next year.
      Hall added: “Since we started prepping for this fight 18 months ago, I have not seen one single punch that Thor has thrown on a heavy bag, on a person, or on a mitt that’s made me think, ‘wow, that could hurt somebody.’ 

      “Not one punch have I seen that I think could hurt anyone. Thor just pushes everything. There’s no snap in his punches. 
      “I’m the complete opposite. Every punch I throw is snappy. It lands a crisp sound on the bag or a crisp sound on the opponent’s headgear. 
      “I know I can bang quicker and harder than he can – evidently.”

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