Strongman Hafthor Bjornsson makes his Debut in boxing today. How much does strength matter in boxing

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  1. Dance84

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  2. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    He will gas out after 2 rounds
     
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    lobk Original ESB Member

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    His strength will do him little to no good if he can’t box for crap. Lifting weight requires little to no stamina. You go up to weight and lift. Him swinging with all his strength for 3 minutes will having him gassed in rnd one.

    Ofcourse there is always the sacrificial lamb of an opponent that is worst at boxing than him. Then it will be a highlight KO
     
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    Dannymita Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd say if he wins tonight...it's pretty rigged
     
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    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Sounds weird, but it depends on the type of strength. Someone who can lift 500kg might not be able to out-muscle or push back somebody in a boxing ring who could only do 400kg. It's about functionality, centres of gravity, positioning and knowing when to push and pull.

    And tbh, strength is the last thing needed in a boxing ring anyway. It's only beneficial if you're fighting up close, and they're less skilled than you.
     
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    With that size if he could unload with any speed and volume he'd be dangerous but I suspect he can't box much and will gas.
     
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    split_decision Electronic information tampers with your soul Full Member

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    who's he fighting? if he beats a journeyman it won't mean much but when he gets in the ring with a big gun like Christopher Lovejoy then we'll know
     
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    Dannymita Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Steven ward...lost to Ricard's bolotniks in mtk golden contract tournament
     
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    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    I wouldn't be shocked if its 1 round that ruins him
     
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    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    A toe in the water exhibition vs a fringe cruiser. I might try and tune in for a laugh.
     
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    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    Thor does have scary big hands. They look twice the mitts on Fury and Joshua.
     
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    split_decision Electronic information tampers with your soul Full Member

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    it will be streamed on The Mountains youtube channel
     
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  13. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    I was gonna say in 30 seconds but I'll give his trainers more credit than that
     
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    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    Beating a journeyman would be a gigantic accomplishment for him no pun intended
     
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    Not even British level, but enough to overcome size disparity and knock him out
     
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