Hafthor Bjornsson has misplaced an unimaginable 56kg forward of this weekend’s fight with Canadian arm-wrestler Devon Larratt.Speaking to Muscle and Health, Bjornsson — who performed “The Mountain” in hit TV present Game of Thrones — revealed he’s in peak situation for his third ever boxing bout.Bjornsson was speculated to tackle strongman rival Eddie Hall this weekend before the Brit suffered an harm. Instead of taking swings at Hall, Bjornsson, who holds the world-record deadlift at 501kg, will as a substitute fight world No. 1 arm wrestler Larratt after shedding loads of kilos.Watch Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury III stay on Main Event accessible on Foxtel and Kayo, Sunday tenth October from 12pm AEST. ORDER NOW >Bjornsson, 32, gained the World’s Strongest Man title in 2018 after ending as runner-up in 2016 and 2017. He was overwhelmed by Hall for prime spot in 2017.The Game of Thrones star weighed a mind-boggling 205kg when he was topped the World’s Strongest Man three years in the past. But the Icelandic large, who admits he would like to fight British heavyweight boxing sensation Tyson Fury subsequent, is unfastened and limber at a trim 149kg.Bjornsson used to far more than 200kg. Photo: Instagram.Source: InstagramNow he is shredded and slimmed down. Photo: Instagram.Source: InstagramBjornsson advised Muscle and Health: “I don’t actually weigh myself, however the final time I did, I used to be 149kg.“I’m not getting heavier, that’s a reality. I don’t actually have a plan for the fight weight.“I simply need to be in fine condition, really feel good and clearly be capable to final the complete six rounds.“When I used to be competing in World’s Strongest Man, I used to be consuming six to seven meals a day and hitting round 10,000 energy.“I felt OK, however due to my physique weight I by no means actually felt nice. No one feels nice at 205kg.This is again from 2018, when Bjornsson weighed almost 200kg. Photo: Instagram.Source: InstagramHe appears to be like nothing like that today. Photo: Instagram.Source: Instagram“It doesn’t matter in case you’re robust or no matter, simply being that heavy takes a variety of vitality out of you.“Of course, having transitioned to boxing, my food plan has modified lots. I’m consuming lots much less, very clear.”In an Instagram put up this week, Bjornsson posted photographs of himself now, exhibiting how completely different his physique form is in contrast to some years in the past.“What one phrase describes these six photos? #beforeandafter,” he wrote.Meanwhile, Bjornsson and Hall hope to lastly face one another within the ring in March 2022.The Brit is assured of taking Bjornsson down within the third spherical, ought to they ever face off, claiming “The Mountain” ought to anticipate a “damaged jaw”.This story first appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission
‘The Mountain’ Hafthor Bjornsson shows off staggering weight loss before boxing fight
