Eddie Hall burst into tears before entering the ring to face Thor Bjornsson during an emotional tribute to his best friend Bazza Bailey, who tragically took his own life back in 2020.
The British star was outpointed in his boxing clash against strongman rival Bjornsson in Dubai last month. Hall documented his journey throughout including his preparations and diet ahead of a mission for bragging rights in the Middle East.
Ahead of making his ring walk, Hall burst into tears after paying an emotional tribute to his friend Bailey who died on July 11, 2020. He held a photo of the pair surrounded by his team as he prepared to make the ring walk after taping up his gloves. Hall spoke during the tribute backstage, hailing his friend for the influence on his boxing career.
