GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor Bjornsson looks completely unrecognisable without his trademark beard.
The 2018 World’s Strongest Man, also known as Thor, has had the bushy facial hair ever since coming into the public eye more than a decade ago.
Hafthor Bjornsson shared a video of him donning his usual beard
But now he has shared an image of him from back in the day which shows him donning a clean look.
He shared the clip of him now and photo of him then, along with the caption: “How I look with beard vs without beard”.
Reacting to the Icelandic strongman’s post on social media, one person hilariously said: “I really respect you sir , but please don’t shave
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Another added: “I was not ready 
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And a third said: “European Dana White 
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Bjornsson recently swapped the world of strongman for a short stint in boxing.
And after three warm-up bouts, he faced rival Eddie Hall, 35, in March of last year in what was billed The Heaviest Boxing Match in History.
Bjornsson, 34, won on points in Dubai and was in talks for an exhibition with heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, 34.
But after negotiations collapsed, Thor hung up his gloves and retired from boxing.
He said: “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.”
This is what he looked like before growing his beard
Frequently Asked Questions
How to defend yourself:
When you’re being attacked, you must always protect your head. Your goal is to avoid getting punched in the first place. You must know how to stop an incoming punch. Here’s the way to do it.
- Keep your shoulders square and tall.
- Keep your elbows close together.
- Your forearm can block the punch coming from your opponent.
- Counterattack immediately.
- Continue blocking until the attacker runs away.
- Never give up on your defense.
How do I practice boxing alone?
You can practice boxing by watching professional matches on TV, even if your partner is not available. You could also look for an amateur boxing club in your area. Regular training sessions are a common feature of amateur boxing clubs. These sessions typically include sparring partners that hit pads together.
You can also use punching bags to practice boxing. Before you hit the bag, make sure to wear protective gear like boxing gloves.
Can you train yourself to box?
You can learn how to box. Find a local boxing gym and sign up for a class. Many gyms offer classes for free, but you can also search Google for local boxing clubs.
You will also need gloves, mouthpieces and headgear to sparring with your partners. Once you have everything you need, you can practice your kicks and punches.
Statistics
- It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)
- You want to be running at roughly 75-80% of your top speed..5 mile slow, easy recovery jog at the end.[6]X Research source 2Mix in long runs, shadow boxing, and short sprints on non-interval days. (wikihow.com)
External Links
boxandflow.com
en.wikipedia.org
How To
How to box for exercise
How to Learn to Box for Exercise
Your goal in learning boxing is self-confidence and improvement of your physical fitness. Boxing is a popular sport. It requires speed, agility and strength.
Learning how to box is a great way to get fit and feel good about yourself. It will be a fun activity that you will want to do again and again.
There are many kinds of boxing programs. Some require you to train at home while others are done in gyms or health clubs. Online courses are available that you can access anywhere in the world.
It is important to find a program that suits your needs and 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 classes usually teach basic techniques, such as sparring, mittwork, shadowboxing, and punching. Advanced programs usually cover more complicated movements and offer more options.
The beginner’s program usually lasts around 8 weeks and costs less than $100. These programs don’t give any nutritional, weight loss, or injury prevention advice.
Advanced programs can last up to six months, and usually cost about $300. These programs include nutrition advice and stretching routines. Some programs include resistance training, such as lifting weights, and aerobic conditioning, such as running.
