Excitement builds ahead of Hafthor Bjornsson vs Eddie Hall fight - in pictures

The two strongmen will meet in the ring tomorrow at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium

Long-awaited fight between Hafthor 'Thor' Bjornsson and Eddie Hall, known as 'The Beast', will take place on March 19 at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Ben Looi

Mar 18, 2022

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