HAFTHOR "THE MOUNTAIN" BJORNSSON sensationally claimed that he would 'never say no' to a fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson.
This is a remarkable shift in attitude, after the strongman had admitted that he was initially nervous about being punched in his face.
Hafthor Jornsson is devastated that his fight against Eddie Hall in boxing has been postponed
The Icelandic leader is devastated that Eddie Hall, his bitter rival, has been delayed.
Hall was a victim of aDETACHED BICEPThat was the result of their fight in Florida on September 18.
Bjornsson will now face Canadian arm wrestling legend Devon Larratt at the boxing ring that day.
Bjornsson has already set his sights on one of the sport’s Hall of Famers, having released a documentary with Reign Total Body Fuel.
SunSport exclusive: He said that Mike Tyson would love to fight him, and that he wouldn't say no.
"I would be honored to feel his power."
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Iron Mike returned to the ring in November and drew against Roy Jones Jr.
Bjornsson admitted that he used get nervous about getting punched in his face, but now enjoys it.
He said: "The first time I was going sparring, I would get nervous, because I knew that I was going get punched in my face. It's not very pleasant.
"The more I do it the less nervous it gets, now it feels more like I'm excited because I love it.
"I don’t want to be the guy who lies on the ground and that's my greatest motivation."
Hall, who played the role of Thor in Game of Thrones' The Mountain, will be hoping that Hall recovers fully from his serious injury so they can settle their differences in ring.
The Icelandic powerhouse believes there will be only one way to go when they do.
He said, "I don’t hate the guy but I still want him to be beat up."
"I don't think I'm violent, but his words to my family members and my colleagues are.
"It's so outrageous that I feel like he has to be returned somehow and that's how I do it best, to knock him out."
Thor's first opponent is Larratt. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest arm wrestlers ever.
He has won 53 of his 61 arm-wrestling bouts. At the moment, he holds the 'Legacy Hammer', the most prestigious prize in the sport.
Hafthor Borjensson, a Reign Total Body Fuel ambassador, will be fighting Devon Larratt in Dubai on September 18. #ReadyToReign __S.71__
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