EDDIE HALL turned down “big money” fight offers after making “seven-figures” against Hafthor Bjornsson – but ruled out a boxing return.
Hall was beaten on points over six rounds by bitter strongman rival Bjornsson – known as Thor – in March in Dubai.
Eddie Hall has ruled out a boxing return
And despite making up to £1million for the super-heavyweight grudge match, the British star doubts he will fight again.
Hall, 35, told The Mirror: “I don’t think so. Doing that fight with Thor was literally the sole reason, it was good timing for me.
“Covid had just kicked off, all the TV production stopped and then I got a contract under my nose for seven-figures to fight Thor.
“I’ve been offered more fights with some big names for big money and I’m just not interested.
“I can make more money doing what I do now and I enjoy what I do now, that’s the important thing for me.
“I’m spending time with my wife and my son and I’m enjoying myself.
“Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed boxing but it’s like with the strongman, you’ve got to be dedicated.
“From seven in the morning till 10 at night, you’ve got to be 100 per cent committed.
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“I’m just at a point in my life where I want to relax a bit and spend time with my family a bit more.”
Bjornsson, 33, held talks for an exhibition fight with Tyson Fury, 34, but after it was scrapped, he too hung up his gloves.
Thor said on his YouTube channel: “I’ll admit there was a time when there was talks between Tyson Fury and I, his team and my team, there was build-up but that never went through.
“Now I’ve made a hard decision and the reason why it took me so long to make this video was because this is actually a very difficult thing to talk about.
“I’ve made a decision to move on from boxing, to not compete in boxing again, to say goodbye to boxing and just not fight again.
“I had a good run, I did it for two-and-a-half years. It was nice to do so, because when I first started I had a lot of people not believing in me.”
Eddie Hall was beaten by Hafthor Bjornsson
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours do boxers train in a single day?
Boxing trainers typically train for at least four hours per day. They learn new moves and practice their punches. Boxers often spar up to 10 times a week.
How can a beginner get started in boxing?
Boxing is one of the oldest sports known to man. Boxing was originally developed during ancient times to train warriors to fight against enemies. Today, boxing is still widely practiced around the world. You don’t even need to go to a gym to box. To box, all you need are a pair gloves and punching bags.
Amateur boxing clubs can be found in your area where you can get trained by professionals. You’ll be ready for tournaments once you have mastered basic combinations and punches.
How to throw your jab.
You can throw a jab by following this easy step-by–step guide.
- With both feet, move forward
- Move your arm to the top of your shoulder.
- Move your fist towards your target.
- After hitting your target arm, lift your arm up.
- Steps 1 through 4 can be repeated.
How can I practice boxing without a partner?
You can practice boxing by watching professional matches on TV, even if your partner is not available. Or you can find an amateur boxing club near you. Regular training sessions are a common feature of amateur boxing clubs. These sessions are often attended by sparring partners who share the same pads.
You can also train boxing with punching bags. Before hitting the bag, ensure that you are wearing gloves and protective gear.
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How To
How to box for training
How to Learn to Box for Exercise
Learning boxing will help you improve your self-confidence and physical fitness. Boxing is a popular sport. It requires speed, strength, agility, stamina and coordination.
It’s a great way for you to feel fit and healthy. You will find that the activity is enjoyable and you want to continue doing it.
There are many types of boxing training programs. Some programs are offered at local gyms and others at your home. There are also online courses which allow you to study from anywhere in the world.
Make sure you choose a program that meets your needs and is compatible with your lifestyle. The best programs include exercises designed to build muscle mass, increase flexibility, improve cardiovascular endurance, and enhance overall well-being.
It is important to consider whether you would prefer a beginner’s or an advanced course. Beginner’s courses usually cover basic techniques such as shadowboxing or sparring, mittwork and punching combinations. Advanced programs usually cover more complicated movements and offer more options.
Beginners’ programs generally last around eight weeks and cost less than $100. However, they do not offer guidance on nutrition, weight reduction, injury prevention, or any other aspects of boxing training.
Advanced programs generally last around six months and cost approximately $300. They may include nutritional advice, stretching, warm-up exercises and instruction on proper technique. Some programs also include resistance training (e.g. lifting weights) or aerobic conditioning (e.g. running).
