THE super-heavyweight grudge match between Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall will be scored by judges with knockouts allowed.
Games of Thrones star Bjornsson and strongman rival Hall will settle their score in a Dubai exhibition this Saturday.
Hafthor Bjornsson ahead of his fight with Eddie Hall
Eddie Hall will fight Hafthor Bjornsson in Dubai
The fight is scheduled for six two-minute rounds and will have three judges scoring the bout ringside.
They will also compete in larger 12oz gloves opposed to the 10oz professionals wear.
Knockdowns will be scored and KOs are permitted, unlike with Mike Tyson’s 2020 comeback exhibition against Roy Jones Jr.
The feud dates back to their strongman days with the tipping point being Thor breaking Hall’s 500kg deadlift by just 1lb.
Adam Bishop, Britain’s Strongest Man of 2020, has backed countryman Hall to emerge with bragging rights.
He said: “My money would be on Eddie.
“While Thor has the reach and looks like a technical boxer, I think this fight is going to turn into a proper old suit up.
“Having known Eddie for a long time, I can attest for how stubborn and focused he is when he puts his mind to something.
“He goes all in. He’ll be well prepared and gunning for this fight.”
Thor has competed in three warm-up exhibitions, while Hall opted to do his preparation in the gym.
Ukrainian Oleg Sylka, a multiple strongman champ, predicted: “I think Thor will win, because he has already had several fights in the ring and has experience.”
Hafthor Bjornsson boxed in three exhibition bouts
