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

He will gas out after 2 rounds

 

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

 

I'd say if he wins tonight...it's pretty rigged

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

Steven ward...lost to Ricard's bolotniks in mtk golden contract tournament

 

I wouldn't be shocked if its 1 round that ruins him

 

A toe in the water exhibition vs a fringe cruiser. I might try and tune in for a laugh.

 

Thor does have scary big hands. They look twice the mitts on Fury and Joshua.

 

it will be streamed on The Mountains youtube channel

 

I was gonna say in 30 seconds but I'll give his trainers more credit than that

 

Beating a journeyman would be a gigantic accomplishment for him no pun intended

 

Not even British level, but enough to overcome size disparity and knock him out