TWO of the world’s biggest strongmen could soon share the ring as The Iranian Hulk has been called out by his rival the Brazilian counterpart.
The 390lb six feet two inches tall ‘Iranian Hulk,’ real named Sajad Gharibi, is currently preparing for a bout at London’s O2 Arena against Martyn Ford on April 30.
The Iranian Hulk is gearing up for a titanic showdown with fellow Brit Martyn Ford
The Brazilian Hulk is considerably smaller than his Iranian namesake, coming in at 5ft 8 and 230lbs.
Back in 2019, Romario do Santos Alves, aka The Brazilian Hulk called out The Iranian Hulk saying: “I will go up to 120 kilograms (18.9 stone) and I send a message to you, the Iranian Hulk who is challenging me.
“I will go up to 120 kilograms and you will go down to 120. I will tear off your head.”
The Iranian Hulk recently responded on social media, saying: “Be brave and invite me to fight instead of hiding behind your sponsors.
“I am ready to fight you, show me what you’ve got to say in the ring.”
Before the Iranian Hulk can think about facing his Brazilian rival, he must first get past man-mountain Ford.
The pair clashed in a heated face-off in Dubai last month, with Ford pushing his opponent to the ground.
But Gharibi is confident of victory and has vowed to rip Ford’s ‘head off’.
He told SunSport: “That actor, or rather ‘joke’, disrespected me for the first time in 2018 on an Instagram Live.
“He needs to realise this fight is not a Hollywood production. There is no director. He will see and feel my deadly hook and deadly punch.
“Martyn, continue to insult me. Keep playing the clown, but I promise you will be taken out on a stretcher!
“You stand no chance against me. It’s not all about talent or genetics.
“I believe that if you work hard and train hard, it works. That’s my method.”
