Tom Hardy
Is Tom Hardy a professional fighter? Learn all there is to know about the actor’s skill and expertise when it comes to fighting.
Actor Tom Hardy has starred in several blockbuster movie franchises, including Batman, Venom, and Mad Max. The actor is best known for his incredible acting ability and his star turns in a number of movies and television shows, however, one talent of his that does not see the forefront too much is his ability to fight. We have all you need to know about Hardy being a professional fighter.
Hardy added another feather to his well-adorned cap by winning the gold medal at the 2022 Ultimate Martial Arts Championships, dominating the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship held last year in Milton Keynes, England.
Hardy joined the contest quietly under his real name, Edward Hardy, and the organizers kept his participation a secret so as to avoid putting undue pressure on the actor. The audience and other competitors were surprised by his appearance, and his opponents commented that he was a tough fighter, as he went about winning all his matches.
Apparently, the star was able to channel his tough-guy personas into the ring, dominating other fighters and eventually taking home the gold. One of his opponents said: “I was shell-shocked. [Hardy] said, ‘Just forget it’s me and do what you would normally do.’ He’s a really strong guy…You wouldn’t think it with him being a celebrity.”
Hardy is a high-level blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu who has trained in boxing and muay thai.
Tournament spokesperson and referee Mohamed Itourmaine told The Guardian that Hardy had promised to join his competition during another jiu-jitsu tournament that took place last month. He had signed up and won the REORG Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship, which was put together to raise funds for members of the military and emergency workers.
Organizers said that the British actor was a skilled fighter technically, physically, and mentally. They described Hardy as a “really nice guy” who took the time to pose for photographs with fans.
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