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Published 13:32 IST, July 4th 2024

YouTuber Larry Wheels Takes on Power Slap champion, The End Show Why You Never Mess With The Champ

Super Heavyweight knocks out star fitness influencer Larry Wheels on the floor in an intense power slap challenge, showcasing impressive strength and skill.

420lb Power Slap champion vs bodybuilding YouTuber Larry Wheels | Image: @HappyPunch

Larry Wheels has solidified his status as an iconic figure in the fitness world, captivating audiences with his remarkable physique and extraordinary strength. Renowned as one of the strongest men globally, he has carved a distinctive niche for himself in the realm of fitness. Through his captivating journey and awe-inspiring feats of strength, Larry has garnered a massive following and inspired countless individuals to pursue their fitness goals with dedication and passion. His remarkable presence and dominance in the fitness industry have cemented his reputation as one of the most influential figures in the realm of strength and muscle building.

Larry Wheels gets knocked out after taking on Slap Challenge Against Champion Layne Viernes

Known for his adaptable ambitions in the fitness field, Larry Wheels just added slapfighting to his long list of interests, which also includes arm wrestling, bodybuilding, and powerlifting. Wheels lost a power slap challenge against super heavyweight champion Layne Layne Viernes and was eventually knocked out.

Wheels, well aware of the task he was taking on, recounted his encounter with Viernes on social media.

“I THINK IT’S 100% I’M GOING TO GET KNOCKED OUT. THIS GUY IS LIKE 400 POUNDS AND HE’S THE CHAMPION OF THE SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS. I TOLD HIM DON’T HOLD BACK.”

Dana White of the UFC founded Power Slap, which has become incredibly popular and given athletes, many of whom have moved from the UFC to this new sport, a new platform.

Hawaii native Layne Viernes has an impressive 14-1-0 record that includes 12 knockouts. Viernes, who is 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 420 LBS, got into slap fighting after seeing videos on social media and wanted to be the best in the sport. His goal is to become the first slap fighter to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Viernes gave Wheels pointers and advise on giving and taking slaps. Wheels was knocked down by the champion's hit during a warm-up, but Viernes was impressed with how Wheels took it.

“420LB/190KG SUPER HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION GIVES ME HIS HARDEST SLAP! SHOULD I JOIN @POWERSLAP?”

With slap fighting now part of his repertoire, Larry Wheels may consider further training in this intense and growing sport.

Updated 13:42 IST, July 4th 2024

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