Thor Bjornsson has showed off his muscular frame in a recent picture, with his physique being a far contrast to heavyweight champion Tyson Fury 's as the pair continue their fight talks.
Former World's Strongest Man winner Bjornsson, who stands at 6'9" and weighs over 150kg, has stated that talks are ongoing for a potential exhibition fight between him and Fury. 'The Gypsy King' said his professional career was over after knocking out Dillian Whyte in April and he would only step in the ring again for exhibition bouts.
Bjornsson made his boxing debut last year, fighting to a draw with former professionals Steven Ward and Simon Vallily in his first two fights. The Icelander picked up his second professional win in March by outpointing strongman rival Eddie Hall after six rounds. Bjornsson is keen on challenging himself against Fury and is confident he could surprise the Brit because of his large stature.
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"I would gladly dance with Tyson, I would be honoured to share the ring with him. I mean, I'm a man of belief. So do I believe I can beat him? He's a lot better than me technically, I know that, so as a boxer he's a lot better than myself, there's no doubt about that," Bjornsson said in his role as Reign total body fuel athlete.
"He has never fought a man my size, my strength and we all know in boxing it only takes one punch and I'm a heavy hitter. You just saw that against Eddie Hall, so I would just do my best, train my a** off and first and foremost make it a show for the people. I'm a believer and I would never go into any bout no matter who I fight with the belief that I'm going to lose. Even though my chances are low, I still fight like I'm going to war, I train like I'm going to war and that's why I've succeeded in life."
With Fury also standing at 6'9" like Bjornsson, the heavyweight champion has never fought anyone in his boxing career the same size as him. 'The Gypsy King' recently confirmed that talks are ongoing with Bjornsson's team over a potential fight and he is looking foreward to knocking the strongman out.
"It would be a bit of fun," Fury told Telegraph Sport. "It would be great to get in there in front of, say, 70,000 fans and show him what boxing is all about, make him miss, and knock him out. We are talking to his team at the moment and it is definitely something I'm interested in.”
