With a high degree of probability, the WBC heavyweight champion Briton Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs) will temporarily give up title fights and hold several exhibition fights. The opponents consider the Icelandic big man to be the favorite Hafthor “Thor” Bjornssonfamous in the world of powerlifting (three wins in a row Arnold Strongman Classic and deadlift world record holder) and in the world of cinema (played Grigor “The Mountain” Clegane in the cult TV series “Game of Thrones”).
Bjornsson intensively prepared for performances in the ring, held several boxing matches. In the main one, he beat his antagonist in the British strongmen competition Eddie Holla. The other day, the Icelander’s coach said that a “very big fight” with the participation of his ward would soon be announced. Presumably we are talking about a fight with Fury.
“A really big one is pecking, –
coach Billy Nelson says, also known for his collaboration with African heavyweight Martin Bakole Ilunga. “Unfortunately, I can’t tell you all the details yet. But I think there will be an announcement this week.”
When the mentor was asked about a possible fight with Fury, he replied: “Tyson and Haftor agree on an exhibition fight for 6 or 8 rounds. I think it would be a huge addition to their profiles. And for my ward, this is also an invaluable experience. Since the fight is an exhibition, there will be no knockouts. Although … Who knows what they will come to? .. “
Bjornsson himself said last week that “Fury would love to play in Iceland. No details yet, but I would be honored to share the ring with him.”
Even earlier, the big guys exchanged barbs on social networks. Fury wondered “whether that hefty jaw of Bjornsson can withstand a direct hit from a heavyweight”, and the strongman replied in the style of “who is ready to test the Thor’s hammer? Will this mountain become an obstacle for me?” Later, both agreed that it was time to find out everything in the ring.
Fury knocked out compatriot Dillian Whyte in a mandatory defense in April and said that his official career was over. However, he did not refuse the WBC belt. Last week, the big man said he was ready to return. He named the opponent and conditions. And then he made a prediction for a rematch between Usyk and Joshua.
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