Star British heavyweight, current WBC world champion Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs) confirmed earlier rumors about a possible exhibition fight against the famous Icelandic powerlifter Hafthor “Thor” Bjornsson, also known for his role as “Mountain in the series Game of Thrones.
According to Fury, negotiations are currently underway for a fight in November at one of the football stadiums.
“It would be great to go out in front of 70,000 people and show him what boxing is. First make him miss, and then knock out, ”Tyson said in an interview.
The Telegraph.
Recall that in April, Fury held a mandatory defense against compatriot Dillian Whyte and knocked him out in the 6th round. After that, the champion said that his official career was over. However, he did not refuse the WBC belt. Recently, Tyson said that he was ready to return, naming the opponent and the conditions.
In March of this year, “The Hardest Fight in Boxing History” took place, in which Bjornsson defeated fellow strongman Eddie “The Beast” Hall on points.