While working as a mechanic in the late-2000s, his athletic career initially began as a bodybuilding competitor which later led him to the Strongman circuit. Eddie Hall Boxing strongmen rankings from Iranian Hulk to Martyn Ford and Thor Bjornsson Eddie Hall shows off Thor Bjornsson tattoo in attempt to secure.
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When asked if the feud was behind him after the fight, Björnsson said he felt good, but he understood if Hall was still upset after the loss. Eddie Hall is a retired professional strongman who alongside many other accolades holds the title of World’s Strongest Man 2017. Edward Hall, better known as Eddie Hall or by his moniker the Beast, is an English retired professional strongman notable for winning 2017s Worlds. He and Hall posed for a photo together, and clearly showed respect to one another. He then went on to set the Strongman Deadlift World Record in 2016.
In 2014, when he was invited back, he did far better and finished sixth overall.
In 2012 he was invited to participate in the TWI World’s Strongest Man contest for the first time and finished fourth in his heat. While the leadup to the fight had chronicled their bitter feud, the pair appeared to respect each other-and the work they both undertook to transform into entirely different types of athletes-within the ring.Īfter all the buildup and a surprisingly even match, Björnsson came out on top, winning the unanimous decision. Hall is the youngest man to have held the prestigious UK title. Björnsson appeared to be ahead at the start of the final round, and put Hall down on the canvas with just over two minutes remaining.Īfter the final bell rung, Hall proffered his fist for Björnsson to tap, and Björnsson responded in kind. Hafthor and Eddie Hall were supposed to fight in the boxing ring, but the fight didnt happen because Eddie injured his arm. The fighters spent much of the fight looking for a knockout blow-while Björnsson peppered Hall with his jab at times, neither combatant looked to land shots on the other's body. Both Hall and Björnsson looked like competent boxers. One thing was clear: this wasn't just a cash grab. EDDIE HALL and Hafthor ‘Thor' Bjornsson's rivalry hit new heights earlier this year as the pair faced off in the ring in what was dubbed the 'heaviest boxing match' in history.