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June 2, 2025 65 mins

Ever wondered who’d win between the World’s Strongest Man and the hardest puncher alive? Dive into this epic clash on Mark Bell’s Power Project Podcast! In Episode 1145, hosts Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang hang out with Eddie Hall, the legendary strongman, to break down a dream matchup against Francis Ngannou.


Get ready for insights on raw strength, brutal fighting skills, and intense training routines. Eddie shares his journey from smashing deadlift records to stepping into the fight game, comparing his power to a knockout artist like Ngannou. You’ll hear about mental toughness, strongman history, and wild stories of facing real-life challenges.


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Chapters:

0:00 Eddie Hall’s Next Fight: Francis Ngannou?   

1:00 How Strongman Competitions Have Evolved Over the Years  

1:40 Fitness Beyond Strength: Eddie’s Cardio and Swimming Routine  

2:27 Mental Preparation and Training Secrets for Peak Performance  

3:01 Fighting Background: Eddie’s Transition from Strongman to MMA  

4:42 Hardest Punch: Comparing Eddie to Francis Ngannou  

8:43 Strongman vs. Fighting: Assessing Each Other’s Strengths  

10:24 MMA Style: Eddie Discusses Boxing Tyson Fury and His Fighting Approach  

11:23 Leaving Strongman: Why Eddie Retired and Built a New Career  

13:17 The Legacy of the 500kg Deadlift and Its Impact on Powerlifting  

20:27 Deadlift Training and Equipment Standards in the Sport  

22:04 Strength Training Techniques: Speed Pulls, Recovery, and Explosive Lifting  

25:19 The Mental Game: Adrenaline and Focus in Competition  

27:38 Strongman for Entertainment vs. Ultimate Strength Testing  

37:05 Strongman Creates Mutants: Physical Feats and Testing Results  

41:12 Swimming’s Role in Fitness, Recovery, and Fight Training  

47:09 Why Strength Training Benefits MMA and Grappling for Fighters  

50:47 Exploring Sumo, Judo, and Crossover Athletic Potential  

54:06 The Challenges of Fame: Managing Privacy and Viral Moments  

58:01 Protecting Inner Peace: Confronting Intruders and Viral Backlash  

1:02:03 New Career Paths: Acting, YouTube, and Life After Strongman  

1:05:01 Future Plans: Eddie’s Next Big Challenges and Fight Opportunities

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