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Gareth Fullerton

Steven Ward vs Hafthor Bjornsson result suspense as Belfast boxer remains tight-lipped on social media

Belfast boxer Steven Ward lived up to his 'Quiet Man' nickname after his fight with Hafthor 'Thor' Bjornsson on Friday.

The pair met in a three-round exhibition bout on Friday in Dubai, but the result won't be officially known until Saturday.

That's when the full fight will be streamed by CoreSports, with coverage expected to start around 7pm UK time, according to MTK Global.

Hafþór Björnsson (Getty)

Fans were desperate to discover how cruiserweight Ward got on against former World's Strongest Man Bjornsson, who Game of Thrones fans will remember as Gregor Clegane, or 'The Mountain', from the hit HBO show.

Bjornsson weighed in almost nine stone heavier than Ward for Friday's fight, which was fought in front of a crowd at the Conrad Dubai.

Speaking on Instagram, Ward said after the fight: "What a night. The exhibition is over, and big Thor hits like a horse.

"But it was great. I hope everyone tunes in tomorrow to watch it. It was quite exciting."

He then teased out: "It was a great set-up, and it was class having a crowd finally back watching boxing.

"Hope everyone tunes in tomorrow to watch, and sees me getting dropped..."

Bjornsson also praised Ward after last night's fight.

He said on social media: "What an experience this was!! Huge thanks to @steven_ward for doing this with me! What a champ! Great guy and an absolute warrior in the ring!"

Fans will be able to watch the fight on CoreSports here in the UK at around 7pm on Saturday.

one-month membership to CoreSports costs £1.99.

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