Pereira, who is 36, went to the UFC Performance Institute (P.I.) before his fight. During his visit, he decided to try out the renowned punching machine, previously used by former UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who achieved an impressive score of 129,000. However, Pereira surpassed Ngannou’s record by scoring an astonishing 191,796. Unfortunately, Pereira’s record for the strongest punch didn’t last long, as strongman Eddie Hall recently broke it on the PowerKube at the UFC PI.
Eddie Hall Breaks Alex Pereira’s Punching Record with Astonishing Power
Initially, Pereira surpassed the record set by former UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who scored 129,000. Pereira’s attempt resulted in an impressive score of 191,796, surpassing Ngannou’s previous best by a significant margin. However, former World’s Strongest Man champion Eddie Hall outperformed them by scoring 208,901.
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Edward Hall, a renowned British media figure and former strongman, gained fame for his groundbreaking achievement of lifting 500 kg (1,100 lb) in a deadlift in 2016, a feat considered pivotal in strongman competitions. Additionally, he secured victory in the 2017 World’s Strongest Man contest. Recently, Hall reaffirmed his dominance in strength sports by surpassing the punching record, further cementing his reputation as one of the most vital individuals in the field.
Initially, Ngannou held the record since establishing it in 2017. Joe Pyfer surpassed Ngannou, followed by Alex Pereira, who claimed it with his formidable strength. Now, with Eddie Hall exceeding the record by a substantial margin, do you believe someone else will be able to surpass Hall’s punching record?
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