Ford has claimed that his fight with the Iranian Hulk scheduled for April 30 in London was cancelled over "mental health concerns" after his rival was seen breaking down in tears during an interview on national TV. Neither man dared remove their tops for the contest with Titan wearing a vest, shorts and trainers. "We had a bad situation. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE 10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply). Iranian Hulk and Kazakh Titan come to blows during face-off, Oleksandr Usyk's sparring partner records KO on Iranian Hulk undercard, KSI issues mocking reaction to Jake Paul cancelling Hasim Rahman Jr fight. All you need to know ahead of Instagram star's boxing debut", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sajad_Gharibi&oldid=1150264040, This page was last edited on 17 April 2023, at 04:44. "I cannot call my family; when I returned [to Iran] I didn't go to my family," a tearful Hulk said. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. I guess at least he can fight a bit better than The Iranian Hulk, who clearly did not want to be in there and literally just kept turning away and running from his opponent. Prior to the Ford fight being cancelled, he revealed on Instagram: "I am an Iranian citizen with traditional values of Persian, upbringing surrounded with a close-knit family. Iranian Hulk lasted less than two minutes of his boxing debut as he was stopped by heavyweight rival Kazakh Titan. World Boxing News has had over one billion views since its inception in 2010. The second round was more cagey with neither man able to assert their dominance. The pair met in a face-off in Dubai prior to the event, and Ford ended up sending the Iranian flying with a push once things got a little bit too close. Max Sherry. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-o3g03s{color:black;}Published12:05,01 August 2022 BST.css-1aaqh7x{color:#666666;}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1aaqh7x{color:#666666;}}| Last updated13:58,01 August 2022 BST. [5], Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk" or "the Persian Hercules". "I'm still training hard, there will be a debut, there will be a fight, I'm just not 100 per cent sure who, when or why, but it will happen.". With a name like the Hulk, you'd expect the lad to be able to land a fair few punches. Luke Rockhold will show off a new side of himself at BKFC 41 next weekend (Sat., April 29, 2023). Neither man has any prior professional or amateur boxing experience, and that showed in the quality of the fighting. Jul 31, 2022 Sajad Gharibi, known as "Iranian Hulk" online, finally made his combat sports debut in a boxing match with a rival social media personality. It hurts my heart when I can't talk to my family. [5], On July 31, 2022 during his boxing debut, Gharibi lost by TKO to "The Kazakh Titan" (Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich), two minutes into the opening round. So it seems he might've just needed more prep time maybe he'll sort a rematch against Titan soon. Ya Hossein! The giants met in the main event of Wicked N' Bad's latest white-collar boxing event with the bout scheduled for six two-minute rounds. During a press conference for the event, Gharibi claimed he had been training eagerly and had lost 30lbs in response to Ford's questions over if he was serious over their looming meeting. 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The Martyn Ford vs. Iranian Hulk fight will take place on 2nd April 2022 at The O2 Arena, London. Mirror Fighting has reached out to Iranian Hulk's team for comment. The 30-year-old has attracted a significant social media following for pictures of his physique and apparent feats of strength posted on his Instagram. And it was clear from the first round that Titan - real name Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich - was far more prepared than Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - simply by being able to throw a punch. Iranian Hulk pulls out of fight against Martyn Ford Sajad Gharib has been disowned by his family Sajad Gharibi, otherwise known as the Iranian Hulk. Apparently hes just some random fat dude that grew to fame through wildly edited social media posts. "I endlessly would like to thank and appreciate [sic] all your kind words and support from all around the world. For years, Sajad Gharibi, the man known as The Iranian Hulk has been catfishing people and pretending to be this insanely jacked behemoth on social media. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. While fellow ex-footballer Jamie O'Hara faces star personal trainer Kris Boyson. People around the world continue to perish while filming high-altitude social media stunts, but the "killfie" trend didn't seem to faze UFC title contender Merab Dvalishvili. Set to take place at London's O2 Arena on April 30, Martyn Ford has promised that he is training to knock out the Iranian Hulk, and is currently training amongst the best in the world. I want to thank General Soleimani and all the soldiers who lost their lives in Syria. I Can Make 170 No Problem!. Sajad came to Tehran for his training [but] we had a financial problem, the sponsor didn't keep their word. THE Iranian Hulk has broken his silence on the collapse of his fight with the "World's Scariest Man" Martyn Ford and claimed the 39-year-old "fled to Dubai." Movie star Ford was set to box. What actually happened is that the heavyweight Hulk kept turning his back on Titan while he was being punched and ultimately lost the fight. But, he does have a height disadvantage, as Ford stands at 6'8". The 29-year-old said: "Martyn is a fugitive. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Rockhold Inspired By Fking Gangster Adesanya. "Im actually ashamed to be considered his rival because he is more of a virtual clown than a fighter. Updated: 13:40, 24 Mar 2022 THE Iranian Hulk Sajad Gharibi is set to fight the 'World's scariest man' Martyn Ford in a massive showdown. The fights didn't even last past one of the six scheduled. How can I sleep or get any rest? Something went wrong. [1] He is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 385 pounds. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Gharibi claims Ford 'fled' after he tried to confront him in Dubai, The Iranian Hulk has labelled Ford a 'cowardly coward', Ford confirmed the fight was not going ahead on Monday, The movie star said the fight 'is going to be postponed', Ford pushed his rival to the floor in Dubai last month, How the two stars look against each other, Iranian Hulk breaks silence on collapse of Martyn Ford fight and claims Worlds Scariest Man fled to Dubai, Fury, Joshua, Usyk and Wilder could face off on SAME night in epic 325m four-man Saudi tournament as talks confirmed, Play suspended at World Snooker Championships as yob climbs on table at Crucible and covers it with orange powder, Deontay Wilder wants Anthony Joshua fight as trainer and manager give green light amid rumours of Saudi Arabia clash, Joe Joyce gives injury update and calls for Zhilei Zhang rematch despite sickening sixth-round stoppage loss, I'm a top snooker star but my gaming addiction cost me in my career and personal life - certain games are banned at home, Major change to ITV coverage before FA Cup final as TV bosses look to give fans blockbuster day of sport, Leeds 1 Liverpool 6: Salah strikes twice as Reds claim first win since Man Utd demolition to dent Leeds' survival hopes, Chelseas 'hottest fan' traumatised after muggers snatched her phone & battered another woman in shocking street robbery, Fans slam absolutely ridiculous handball rule as Liverpools opening goal somehow stands against Leeds, the pair locked horns last month in Dubai, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Ford revealed he had offered his Iranian rival the chance to pull out of the fight, which he responded to with a swift rejection. Sajad Gharibi, a.k.a. pic.twitter.com/7OmCQ1WsuT, A post shared by iranian hulk (@sajadgharibiofficial). Ford and Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - were set to finally do battle on April 30 on a rearranged date in London, but the event was later cancelled with Ford suggesting his rival was. Martyn Ford and the Iranian Hulk were scheduled to fight on April 30 at the O2 Arena in London before the fight was cancelled The fight, however, fell through after the pair clashed in a. When a mum says that to her child, how can it be tolerated? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. And the evening has got even more interesting as Man Utd legend Patrice Evra has announced that he will be appearing on the undercard. Martyn Ford floors Iranian Hulk during face-off, Martyn Ford "feels 21 again" after losing 60lb for cancelled boxing debut, Twenty-two-stone Martyn Ford breaks medicine ball during intense gym session. The pair will clash on the undercard of Martyn Ford's heavyweight clash against Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi. Dvalishvili Slammed For Stupid Insta-Stunt. One way he previously tried to wind him up was by blowing up a hot water bottle with his face on. See all the action from the dubious battle of the social media giants direct from Dubai. I hope that one paycheck was worth it, because he probably wont be able to catfish anyone again. Loading . An interview on Iranian TV later emerged of Gharibi, who had burst into tears after claiming he had been disowned by his parents. But what his opponent lacks in height, he certainly makes up for it in weight. The fight follows just weeks after the Deji vs. Alex Wassabi match is set to take place. However, Gharibi's unusual training methods, which include. Ford confirmed: "This is a statement I didn't want to have to release but unfortunately April 30, my fight is going to be postponed. The fight was set before Sajad came to me and he signed the contract. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Get all the boxing & MMA updates you need with our Mirror Fighting email update - sign up here. [1], UFC star Brian Ortega challenged Gharibi to appear in the MMA ring, and he accepted. ", Play STOPPED at World Snooker Championships as idiot covers table in powder, Shock moment ex-Prem star CRASHES Land Rover through Co-op 'after 10 pints', Tottenham out to hijack Chelsea's move for Luis Enrique with talks planned, Lingard offered career lifeline with Prem side interested despite Forest flop, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Gharibi also went on to suggest rival Ford cancelled the fight, an issue he will pursue legally if necessary. Ford and Gharibi have been training intensely for the fight, set to take place in London, with an expected crowd of 20,000 people. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published15:46,03 February 2022 GMT.css-1kib7lm{color:#666666;color:#72B97D;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1kib7lm{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-1kib7lm{color:#efefef;}}| Last updated15:46,03 February 2022 GMT. Let's dig into why the Ford vs Iranian Hulk fight was supposedly canceled. [6] Gharibi had already accepted a match against Britain's Martyn Ford, but the deal was cancelled. [8] He said in a video, "I'm a defender of my country, first. "I don't want to go down the route of talking about it; too much time and energy has been wasted. But two of the judges scored the bout a draw with the third giving Anthony the nod. Fresh from going AWOL following a press conference, Ford. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. In short, Sajad trained with me for only two weeks and I told him he was not ready to fight. The more experienced Taylor dominated the first round, landing some heavy shots on the social media man. In fact, Hulk's failure to punch back led to him being given a time-out early on in the round, which seems a bit like being put on the naughty step for not doing anything. The drama continued as during the second staredown Ford retaliated by pushing. The Iranian Hulk finally made his combat sports debut on Sunday in Dubai, facing off against The Kazakh Titan, a similar regional giant with a smaller social media footprint . And perhaps to no ones surprise, he also doesnt know how to fight at all either. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The Iranian Hulk finally made his combat sports debut on Sunday in Dubai, facing off against The Kazakh Titan, a similar regional giant with a smaller social media footprint but bigger punch. The Iranian Hulk, Sajad Gharibi, apologised after losing his match in Dubai on Sunday, 31 July. Many of the contestants opponents have yet to be announced, but keep checking back, though. Watch Iranian Hulk get smashed by Kazakh Titan in Dubai | Video. [9], "Sajad Gharibi, The Monster Bodybuilder Known As 'Iranian Hulk' Is All Set To Make His Mark In Mixed Martial Arts", " ", "I'd smash the Iranian Bulk, says UFC star Brian Ortega as Instagram monster announces he's heading to MMA cage", "Meet 'Iranian Bulk,' who wants to fight ISIS and dominate MMA", "Body builder Sajad Gharibi known as Iranian Bulk' signs up to fight Isis in Syria", "Who is Iranian Hulk? [6] Ortega said he would smash "the Iranian Hulk" despite weighing about 240 pounds less than Gharibi. 9 1401 . Please enter a valid email and try again. The Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - was due to face British bodybuilder Martyn Ford last month. Indeed, Hulk continuously turned his back in the opening stages and was given a time-out within the first minute. With Muharram tunes! "I will come to London, and this will not go unanswered. Gharibis viral photos already looked dubious and photoshopped, but some people still expected him to at least still be a massive dude. Iranian Hulk's worrying messages which cast doubt on Martyn Ford fight, Iranian Hulk measures huge biceps as he vows KO in Martyn Ford fight, that he had "no coach" for the boxing clash. Somebody please pay Iranian Hulk to never step foot inside a boxing ring again pic.twitter.com/Ip3IH4wiyc, Bowls,Beers,Brawls (@Bowl_Beer_Brawl) July 31, 2022, What am I witnessing here #Wickednbad #iranianhulk pic.twitter.com/z7fr7Hz9yE, The Iranian Hulk gets KOd pic.twitter.com/R1eNcrlzn6. "[I also have] many great friends from all around the world who have supported me every step of the way in these difficult times. Nothing ever materialized from that, but Gharbi went on to sign with celebrity boxing promotion Boxstar and was scheduled to fight with British actor Martyn Ford. One staredown and two minutes in the ring completely derailed a social media persona that he curated for years. Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - met his bitter. Hes been covering MMA and combat sports since 2009, and has also fought in MMA, Muay Thai and kickboxing. The British bodybuilder was supposed to fight the Iranian Hulk - real name Sajad Gharibi - on 30 April. Im 100 Percent Confident That I Will Beat Him, Sign up for the Titan, who claims he can bench press 150kg and deadlift 300kg, has been trying to entice Gharibi into a fight for several years. Gharibi's nickname is "the Iranian Hulk " or "the Persian Hercules ". 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