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2021 Japan Pro Results
Yukihiro Yuasa wins Men’s Physique at the 2021 Japan Pro!
Yukihiro Yuasa stole the show during the 2021 Japan Pro by winning gold in Men’s Physique. Tokyo was the site of the event where Men’s Physique and Bikini athletes took the stage hoping to earn qualification to the 2022 Olympia.
Yuasa is no stranger to the biggest competition of the year. He was present in Orlando back in October and finished 16th. Yuasa earned qualification after winning the 2021 Tokyo Supershow Pro just one month before the Olympia. Yuasa has emerged as one of the best bodybuilders in Japan and now he is making moves around the world. This will continue as he improves and continues to rack up some victories.
Sally Ann Kato was the winner in the Bikini division. Kato earned a victory in an NPC competition in 2020 by winning the Worldwide Iris & Hide Classic. She is an up-and-coming competitor who has a bright future. It has already begun with a victory in Tokyo.
The 2021 Japan Pro is now in the books and the full results have been announced. Check out the full breakdown of the show, including official score cards, below!
2021 Japan Pro: All Division Results
Men’s Physique: Yukihiro Yuasa
Bikini: Sally Ann Kato
2021 Japan Pro Breakdown
Men’s Physique
First Place – Yukihiro Yuasa
Second Place – Farouq Ishimoto
Third Place – Shogo Sato
Fourth Place – Hirokawa Shoichi
Fifth Place – Steven Pettis
Sixth Place – Hong Son
Seventh Place – Hasegam Hirohisa
Bikini
First Place – Sally Ann Kato
Second Place – Elizaveta Shmukler
Third Place – Marie Isobe
Fourth Place – Yume Kurokawa
Fifth Place – Miho Shibutani
Sixth Place – Asaka Kimura
Seventh Place – Noriko Ohara
Official Score Cards
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the 2021 Japan Pro. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
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Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
2022 International Regional & Pro Qualifier Contest Schedule Announced
NPC WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCES PHASE 1 OF THE 2022 REGIONAL AND PRO QUALIFIER CONTEST SCHEDULE November 15, 2021: Pittsburgh, USA – On behalf of NPC WORLDWIDE, we are pleased to announce Phase 1 of the 2022 NPC WorldWide Regional and Pro Qualifier Contest Schedule. Despite the challenges this year, NPC WORLDWIDE saw record-breaking numbers of athletes…
2021 Texas State Pro-Am Results
Mehdi Larijani wins Classic Physique at the 2021 Texas State Pro-Am!
The 2021 Texas State Pro-Am took place on Saturday where Mehdi Larijani was able to take home the prize in the Classic Physique division. This is the event that highlighted the show in Austin, TX. Three divisions gathered to gain qualification to the 2022 Olympia in December of 2022.
This was a small show that took place weeks after Big Ramy defended his title in Orlando. This does not mean that it lacked quality as athletes showed up in their best shape looking to gain qualification to the Olympia. There were plenty of well-known names on stage on Saturday.
Larijani was active in 2020 but did not pick up a victory. He finished seventh at the Battle of Texas and fourth during the Chicago Pro last year. Larijani will not have a chance to take on some of the best in the world on the biggest stage. In Figure, Jessica Reyes Padilla took home gold and will prepare to compete in her sixth straight Olympia competition.
Padilla recently took the stage in Orlando and finished sixth in Figure. She was able to defeat Larhannah Robinson and Autumn Cleveland on stage in Austin. Rounding out the show was Yarishna Ayala Otero and Wellness. Sunny Andrews entered the competition as a dark-horse to win and ended up with the bronze medal. Otero earned qualification to the Olympia and has put her name on the map heading into 2022.
There were three bids handed out to the Olympia, which is set to take place in Las Vegas next year. The full results have been announced from the Texas State Pro-Am and they can be found below, along with the official score cards!
2021 Texas State Pro-Am: All Division Results
Classic Physique: Mehdi Larijani
Figure: Jessica Reyes Padilla
Wellness: Yarishna Ayala Otero
2021 Texas State Pro-Am Breakdown
Classic Physique
First Place – Mehdi Larijani
Second Place – Dancovea Anderson
Third Place – Justin Badurina
Fourth Place – Harold Bright
Fifth Place – Shavis Higa
Figure
First Place – Jessica Reyes Padilla
Second Place – Larhannah Robinson
Third Place – Autumn Cleveland
Fourth Place – Militsa Rivera
Fifth Place – Sh’Nere Mattise Deas
Wellness
First Place – Yarishna Ayala Otero
Second Place – Barbara Emanuele Cesar
Third Place – Sunny Andrews
Fourth Place – Kassandra Gillis
Fifth Place – Tatiany Vaillant
Official Score Cards
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the 2021 Texas State Pro-Am. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
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Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Results
Here are the full results from the 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro!
The 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro took place on Sunday. Competitors from nine divisions gathered in Bucharest, Romania looking for an automatic bid to the 2022 Olympia. The event was highlighted by the Men’s Open division and the full results have been announced.
Samson Dauda returned to the stage just one week after winning the 2021 EVLA Prague Pro. He was able to defeat Regan Grimes, who has also earned his qualification to the Olympia. For Dauda, this was the competition win he was looking for to prove to be a force. He quickly returned to stage to see how he matched up in another competition.
Rafael Brandao returned to the stage during the Prague Pro and finished second to Dauda. He is another competitor who quickly returned to competition. For Brandao, it makes sense given the time off. He has quickly built a physique that is ready to compete. Roelly Winklaar continues to compete and was a top-five finisher in Prague.
The 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro was one of the biggest competitions following the 2021 Olympia. There were a total of nine divisions fighting for qualification to the biggest competition of the year. The full results have been announced. The overall breakdown and office score cards can be found below!
2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro: All Division Winners
Men’s Open:
Men’s 212: Angel Calderon
Classic Physique: Jose Maria Mete Bueriberi
Men’s Physique: Alessandro Cavagnola
Women’s Bodybuilding: Nadia Capotosto
Figure: Jennifer Zienert
Bikini: Ashley Kaltwasser
Women’s Physique: Anne Lorraine Mohn
Wellness: Anna Mroczkowska
2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro Breakdown
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First Place – Angel Calderon
Second Place – Ahmad Ashkanani
Third Place – Jafar Ghafarnezhad
Fourth Place – Radoslav Angelov
Fifth Place – Naser Mohamed
Sixth Place – Babak Akbarniya
Classic Physique
First Place – Jose Maria Mete Bueriberi
Second Place – Peter Molnar
Third Place – Jesus Rodriguez Sendra
Fourth Place – Vahid Badpey
Fifth Place – Hassan Mahdi Abdulreda
Sixth Place – Carlo Michellini
Men’s Physique
First Place – Alessandro Cavagnola
Second Place – Furkan Er
Third Place – Andrei Deiu’
Fourth Place – Daniel Leone
Fifth Place – Nemeth Balint
Sixth Place – Emile Walker
Women’s Bodybuilding
First Place – Nadia Capotosto
Second Place – Branka Njegovec
Third Place – Mayla Ash
Fourth Place – Anastasia Korableva
Fifth Place – Tiana Flex
Sixth Place – Claudia Mocciaro
Figure
First Place – Jennifer Zienert
Second Place – Tereza Linhartova
Third Place – Maryam Bamdad
Fourth Place – Gabriela Linhartova
Fifth Place – Zulfiya Bitiyeva
Sixth Place – Elena Kirshchina
Bikini
First Place – Ashley Kaltwasser
Second Place – Allison Testu
Third Place – Gessica Brun
Fourth Place – Tatiana Lanovenko
Fifth Place – Matilde Biagini
Sixth Place – Stine Hansen
Women’s Physique
First Place – Anne Lorraine Mohn
Second Place – Carol Alves
Third Place – Penpraghai Tiangngok
Fourth Place – Ilaria Armeni
Fifth Place – Mirea Henriquez
Sixth Place – Jeannine Grob
Wellness
First Place – Anna Mroczkowska
Second Place – Leonida Ciobu
Third Place – Maria Paulette
Fourth Place – Aysegul Besli
Fifth Place – Michalle Capponi
Sixth Place – Charline Mas
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the 2021 EVLS Prague Pro. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
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Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
2021 Natural Olympia Results
Paul Krueger wins the Men’s Bodybuilding at 2021 Natural Olympia
To kick off natural bodybuilding in 2021, PNBA/INBA hosted its first event of the year, 2021 Natural Olympia, at Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Taking the competition by storm, Paul Krueger came out victorious in this year’s opener.
As the name suggests, the Natural Olympia is a competition amongst the greatest natural bodybuilders on the planet competing for up to $100,000 in cash prizes. Across the board, it’s the summit of natural bodybuilding events.
What separates this event from other prominent bodybuilding shows, such as Mr. Olympia in the IFBB Pro League, is the PNBA/INBA league vets all athletes utilizing state-of-the-art drug testing equipment for all professional sports – World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Of course, the size of natural bodybuilders will differ from the size of bodybuilders competing in the IFBB, therefore, the judging varies and has to adapt to smaller bodybuilders, although each athlete competes in similar categories.
The most prominent faces of natural bodybuilding walked the stage this weekend, including Jon Tsui, the defending champion and Natural Bodybuilding Hall of Fame inductee, and 2018 champion, Colin Congo.
The results of the event are listed below, showing who the top competitors were and which ones came out on top. Keep reading to see the full breakdown of results from the 2021 Natural Olympia.
2021 Natural Olympia: All Division Winners
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Men’s Bodybuilding Masters: Mirko Burger
PNBA ANGELS: Arely Ayala
Men’s Bodybuilding Grand Masters: Tamer Barakat
Bikini Divas Masters: Rebekah Rasmussen
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Men’s Bodybuilding Open: Paul Krueger
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Second Place – Daisy Reidinger
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First Place – Paul Krueger
Second Place – Andrew Tracy
Third Place – Philip Ricardo
Fourth Place – Sepehr Bahadori
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Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the spectacular athletes who earned a win at the 2021 Natural Olympia. We’ll be sure to keep you up to date with a full PNBA/INBA results page for future events so tune in!
Mohamed El Emam Injured In Car Accident, Will Not Compete For At Least 6 Months
Mohamed El Emam is stable after being involved in a car accident – but will not be able to train or compete for some time.
Pro bodybuilder Mohamed El Emam has been injured in a car accident in St. Petersburg Russia. He did not suffer life threatening injuries but has claimed he will not be able to train or compete for at least six months. The news was announced via his Instagram on Friday, November 11, 2021.
Mohamed El Emam is a Men’s Open pro bodybuilder who has been rising through the ranks over the past three years. Most recently he had competed in the KO Pro Egypt competition and placed fourth. He also competed at the Arnold Classic 2021 and placed 7th. He is a bodybuilder with a promising physique that has been garnering hype from fans as he’s progressed through the sport.
Unfortunately, now it seems his progress has to be put on hold. According to a recent post from his Instagram, he was involved in some sort of car accident. Though he keeps the details vague – he confirms that the event was not life threatening. However, he has sustained enough injury to prevent him from training.
Below is a translated excerpt from his Instagram post:
“I had a car accident in the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia! It is difficult to get back to training now, given that I have had an injury, and it will also be difficult to participate in tournaments in the coming period; pray for me for a speedy recovery… It is very difficult for me to return to the gym now; also performances at competitions I think not more than half a year, many injuries.”
Before competing in the Arnold Classic 2021 earlier this year, Generation Iron had the opportunity to sit down with Mohamed El Emam for a video interview. We discussed his bodybuilding origins, his training tactics, and what he planned for the future of his career.
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Unfortunately, this accident will most definitively change his future plans for the time being. We do not know specifically at this moment what kind of injuries he has sustained – so it is not clear if any of these injuries can lead to permanent damage affecting his pro bodybuilding career.
Based on Mohamed El Emam’s Instagram post, he remains hopeful. He claims to have had “many injuries” but also expects to be able to start training and competing after six months. If this is true, this might simply be a small bump in the road in comparison to the bigger picture of his bodybuilding career.
The entire staff here at Generation Iron wishes Mohamed El Emam a speedy recovery. Generation Iron will also provide updates to this story and El Emam’s recovery progress as more information becomes available.
The ‘Iranian Hulk’ Is Preparing For Boxing Match Against Martyn Ford By Punching Walls
The ‘Iranian Hulk’ has added some crazy tactics to his training.
We know that Sajad Gharibi, known as the ‘Iranian Hulk,’ is set to take on Martyn Ford in a boxing match on April 2. What you might not know is that Gharibi is taking his training to an entirely new level.
The Iranian Hulk has been sharing videos of himself doing some crazy things in preparation for his fight. This includes smashing watermelons, bending metal, and yes — punching walls. This does not seem like tactics that will help his boxing style but it certainly shows that Gharibi is not afraid and has incredible strength.
Gharibi and Ford could have a name for their fight as well. This is following in the footsteps of Hafthor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall. The fight between the two former strongmen has been dubbed the “World’s Strongest Fight.” The bout between Gharibi and Ford can be known as the “World’s Scariest Fight.” This might be why the Iranian Hulk is partaking in some reckless training methods.
This is a fight that has become personal as both sides have made comments back and forth. For Ford, he has focused his training on movement rather than weight lifting. This has allowed him to get lighter in preparation.
Ford is an athlete that has been training in MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and boxing. This is why he was comfortable taking on Gharibi in any type of match. As for the Iranian Hulk, he is an alleged MMA fighter but has not stepped in the ring for an official match.
Ford later published a more official post providing promotional artwork and a link to RSVP for pre-ordering ticket.
“I would absolutely LOVE to put on an event you guys will NEVER forget, this to me is very personal …. things have been said that can’t be taken back, by numerous people in his circle. I will release exactly what at the press conference and YOU will see just why this is so personal to me. I cant promise you the most technical fight in the world .. BUT I will promise you that I will bring my absolute EVERYTHING and turn this into an EVENT you will NEVER forget,” ford wrote.
There is an official date and venue set. The fight will take place at the O2 Arena in London. Both men are extremely confident heading into the match and there is no shortage of drama or storylines leading up to it.
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Natural Bodybuilding Leagues INBA/PNBA Name Generation Iron Official Media Partner
Generation Iron is now the official media partner of the INBA/PNBA.
Generation Iron Brands, the Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA), and the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) have agreed to a long-term partnership in which the Generation Iron Network will be the official media outlet for all INBA/PNBA natural bodybuilding events including the Pinnacle of Natural Sports The Natural Olympia competition. Over 60 countries are affiliated and represent the INBA/PNBA.
The Generation Iron Network first launched in 2013 alongside the release of the feature film – Generation Iron. It has since grown and expanded to be the number one media outlet for all things bodybuilding, fitness, and strength sports. Providing not only news coverage but also informative training/nutrition guides and exclusive video interviews with top fitness athletes.
Under this new partnership, Generation Iron Network will be the official news hub for all officially sanctioned INBA/PNBA pro natural bodybuilding events as well as featured athlete profiles, exclusive interviews, and qualification standings. This also includes the Pinnacle of Natural Sports The Natural Olympia competition – the biggest natural bodybuilding event of the year.
Athletes represent at least 30 different countries at the Natural Olympia with the winner’s natural anthem played during the gold medal ceremony. The Natural Olympia awards payouts of up to $100,000 in cash and prizes. Over the course of the decade, the INBA/PNBA has awarded five new cars (2011-2015) and Gains In Bulk has sponsored six Harley Davidson prizes (2016-2021). You can visit the official Natural Bodybuilding website for more information.
Generation Iron Network will build strategic media campaigns to bring pro natural bodybuilding event coverage directly to viewers across the world. The company will utilize its expansive media presence and its global digital subscriber base to introduce a deeper understanding of pro natural bodybuilding events and athletes directly to viewers.
Generation Iron Network previously explored the world of pro natural bodybuilding and the INBA/PNBA in the feature film documentary Generation Iron: Natty 4 Life. The film highlighted star athletes such as Rob Terry, Philip Ricardo Jr., and Adrian Pietrariu.
Generation Iron Network continues to expand and grow its coverage for bodybuilding, fitness, and strength sports. This partnership will be a great addition for both the pro natural bodybuilding and general fitness community as both will work together to bring pro natural bodybuilding coverage to the mainstream.
“Generation Iron is thrilled to join forces with the INBA/PNBA organization,” stated Generation Iron partner Edwin Mejia Jr. He continued:
“The INBA/PNBA has been the world’s leading Natural Bodybuilding organization. The Natural Olympia has continued to evolve under Denny Kakos and now reaches over 60 countries. We look forward to covering the Natural Olympia and develop engaging programming their athletes.”
Generation Iron Network will remain editorially independent and will not have any restrictions on news or reports related to the INBA/PNBA.
Talking Huge With Craig Golias | EP 19: Remembering Shawn Rhoden
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Craig Golias and Vlad Yudin spend the entire episode this week reflecting on Shawn Rhoden’s life and his tragic passing.
Welcome to another episode of Talking Huge – a weekly digital series in which Craig Golias talks in-depth with Vlad Yudin on the latest trending topics in bodybuilding. Raw, honest, and uncut – Craig Golias shares his opinions on all things bodybuilding. In this episode, Craig Golias reacts to the passing of former Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden, reflects on his legacy, and speculates if the bodybuilding industry could have done more for Rhoden.
2021 has been a very tragic year for the bodybuilding industry. There have been numerous reports of too-soon deaths ranging from active competitors and retired athletes – most under the age of 60. Sadly some far younger. Most recently, Shawn Rhoden passed away at 46 years old. It was gut punch in the sport after an already very challenging year.
This week, we dedicated our entire episode of Talking Huge to the memory of Shawn Rhoden. We discuss the reporting of his passing, look back on his illustrious career and eventual Mr. Olympia victory, and talk about the allegations that came shortly afterwards. Many in the bodybuilding community have been quick to point fingers at AMI and the IFBB/NPC for abandoning Rhoden. Some even believe that Rhoden died of a “broken heart.” Craig Golias is one such bodybuilder.
Craig Golias believes that the stress of the allegations alongside losing his entire career and nearly all sponsorships contributed to so much stress that Shawn Rhoden suffered a heart attack and died. While it’s easy to look back in hindsight and wonder “what if” – what is most important is respecting the legacy of the man who we have lost. While Craig is certainly frustrated – he is also respectful and somber in a way we rarely see Craig on Talking Huge.
Is Craig Golias Concerned For His Personal Health?
Craig Golias also discusses how Shawn Rhoden’s passing alongside many other recent deaths might be changing his perspective. Craig Golias is a very large bodybuilder, even by bodybuilding standards. That’s been his entire brand. So is he worried for his health and possible future heart complications?
The answer, somewhat surprisingly, is yes. Craig Golias states that he is starting to slow down for the time being due to thinking harder about his health. He’s thinking – what kind of repercussions might he face for his current lifestyle? Since Craig is currently suffering from nerve damage anyways, he figures now is the right time to overall reconsider his tactics.
Will Shawn Rhoden’s Death Change The Bodybuilding Industry?
Towards the end of our conversation, Vlad Yudin asks Craig Golias if he thinks Rhoden’s death alongside George Peterson’s will change the industry moving forward. Craig plainly and somewhat nihilistically says no. He thinks nothing will change. Instead, small actions will be taken for publicity – but no real meaningful change will occur.
Craig Golias believes that bodybuilders will always do whatever it takes to be the best and biggest in the world. And he doesn’t believe the pro leagues will start doing mandatory drug testing before every major competition. Unless something that drastic happens – nothing will deep change about the sport or the community.
Wrap Up
To wrap it all up, we asked Craig Golias how he believes Shawn Rhoden will be remembered. Craig thinks he will be remembered first and foremost as a Mr. Olympia champion. And second, he will be remembered as a gentle giant. A man who hardly anyone can say a bad word about and was a kind father, friend, and man – more than just a bodybuilder.
You can check out the full conversation in the latest episode of Talking Huge above. Make sure to check out Talking Huge every week on Friday – only on the Generation Iron Fitness Network!
Hafthor Bjornsson Shares Cheat Day Meal That Includes Pizza, Burritos, and Ice Cream
Hafthor Bjornsson goes all out during his cheat days.
Hafthor Bjornsson is a strongman turned boxer who knows a thing or two about weight lifting and training. While a potential bout with Eddie Hall is still in the works, Bjornsson took a day off from his intense training and decided to share what a cheat day looks like.
Bjornsson posted a full video on his YouTube page going through a day where he is able to eat the foods of his choices. This increases his leptin levels and boosts his mindset to continue to work hard.
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Hafthor Bjornsson recently accepted the offer sent over by Hall stating that the loser of the fight will donate $200,000 to the charity of the winner’s choice. Once he heard the news, Hall continued to up the wager. Hall has now said that the loser should pay $1 million to charity. Bjornsson has not responded to this offer just yet but he is still focused on preparing for the fight.
An exact date has not been confirmed just yet but it could take place in March of 2022. Hall was forced to withdraw from their originally scheduled fight due to an injury. This bout was set for September and Devon Larratt stepped in as a substitution. Now, there is even more hype around this potential meeting.
Bjornsson has clearly been dedicated to his diet since he has lost over 100 pounds since moving to boxing from strongman. It began with a massive breakfast at Grai Kotturinn, which is a restaurant close to Bjornsson’s gym. He ordered eggs, pancakes, bacon, toast, potatoes, and orange juice. This was the first of three meals for Bjornsson that day.
After a nap, the strongman turned boxer decided to go for a burrito and loaded it with all of the fixings. This includes double chicken, rice, beans, vegetables, and a flour tortilla. On the side, Bjornsson adds some chips and salsa.
The final meal is a big sandwich with beef, bacon, ham, cheese and fried onions. This was his final meal of the day but Bjornsson did indulge in a meat lovers pizza at the end of the day.
“Can’t do a cheat day without pizza.”
“You have to balance your life. You can’t just be a f***ing maniac every single day.”
Once he was ready to end his day, Bjornsson took down a pint of ice cream. This was the perfect way to finish a cheat day.
Throughout the video, Bjornsson was answering questions being offered by fans. He admitted that eating the same meals each day could get boring. This is imperative for Bjornsson while training. He figured out his diet and it has worked as he has made the transition into boxing.
It will be interesting to see what the final wager is for the bout between Bjornsson and Hall. There will have to be a date nailed down for the much-anticipated fight but it is likely to happen some time next year.
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