Monday, August 22, 2011

Strong Man Photos - Arild Haugen (Sirdal, Norway)

Arild "Hulk" Haugen (born 30 December 1985) is a strongman and professional boxer from Sirdal, Norway. He currently lives in Sandnes, Rogaland.

Haugen stands 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) tall and weighs approximately 144 kilograms (320 lb).[citation needed] He is capable of squatting 400 kilograms (880 lb), a deadlift of 400 kilograms (880 lb), and a bench press of 250 kilograms (550 lb). It was suggested that Haugen has much potential, and in future strongman competitions would rival the impressive records set by Mariusz Pudzianowski. However Haugen has now retired from strongman, to seek a future in boxing.

Haugen's first career fight was on 11 December 2009 against Latvian Pavels Dolgovs. Haugen won by knockout 45 seconds into the first round.