Eddie Hall claims Thor Bjornsson looks "ill and skinny" ahead of boxing clash

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Eddie Hall has claimed bitter rival Thor Bjornsson looks "ill and skinny" ahead of their boxing clash.

Hall is preparing to face Bjornsson in Dubai this weekend to settle their strongman rivalry in what has been dubbed the heaviest fight in history. But Bjornsson has faced concern from fans in the build-up after losing around 60kg.

Hall has echoed those fears and claims he will have the advantage on the night after opting to come in heavier.

"My goal has been to come into this fight as big, heavy, strong, and fit as possible,” Hall told Muscle and Health. I’ve never, ever once heard a boxer say, ‘I wish I was weaker for that fight’, or ‘I wish I was lighter for that fight’.

"I’ve never gassed-out and I’ve never been knocked out. So, at the end of the day, I’m pushing big, heavyweight boxers on to the back foot because of my size, because of my presence. Coming in heavy is a good strategy for me.

"Thor, for whatever reason, looks like a skinny dog on heat. For me, it’s just stupid. It’s supposed to be the heaviest boxing match in history, and he just looks ill. It’s not just me saying that, I see comments all over the place from people asking if he’s sick.

"That’s not me saying that, but the general public. I think he has genuinely got a problem with cardio. I don’t think he can sustain the full six rounds. I believe that’s why he’s lost so much weight. because his fitness levels are terrible.”

Hall has been struggling himself in the build-up to the fight