The Mark Boyd-Luke Stoltman Drama
Mark Boyd is a strength athlete who competes in strongman events. He also co-created STRONG, a functional training guide for strength athletes. Boyd came under deep scrutiny in 2022 in the strongman community with a leaked audio clip that caused a reaction from Luke Stoltman.
Who Is The Strongman Mark Boyd?
Boyd is a Scottish strongman who has been competing for over 20 years. He has won multiple titles, including Scotland’s and Britain’s Strongest Man under 105 kilograms. He is also a co-owner of World’s Ultimate Strongman.
In the bonus episode of this season of World’s Strongest Man Feats of Strength, Boyd challenged himself to a test of strength that involved four times his bodyweight. While he was able to lift the bar successfully in his warm-up, he failed on his first attempt at 400 kg (882 pounds). He placed powder on his legs to help with friction during the lift, but he still struggled to lift the weight.
The feat is not as impressive as a world record, but it does demonstrate that Boyd is very strong. His ability to deadlift four times his bodyweight is a significant accomplishment for a strongman athlete.
Mark Boyd’s Strongman Drama
Mark Boyd’s drama began with a leaked audio clip that he posted on Instagram. In it, he claimed that Luke Stoltman was on a retainer to compete for Giants Live shows. The clip sparked outrage, and Stoltman released a response later that day. The two have been exchanging blows ever since.
Luke Stoltman’s Response
After all the hard work he’s put in to train for this competition, Luke Stoltman’s world got shaken up by an unexpected situation just one day before 2022 World’s Strongest Man began. The drama started when strength athlete Mark Boyd posted a phone call he recorded with Stoltman on his Instagram, in which the Scottish strongman discussed some questionable details.
In the clip, Boyd claimed that he had proof of corruption in Giants Live and World’s Strongest Man (WSM). The post caused an uproar among the strongman community, with many expressing their anger at Boyd’s actions. The video was eventually deleted from Boyd’s account.
Luke Stoltman responded to the situation by releasing his own video on YouTube. He addressed the backlash from online critics and explained that he wasn’t aware that he was being recorded during the conversation. Stoltman also denied that he and Giants Live had anything to do with the rigging of the competition.
Stoltman added that he’s disappointed with Boyd, as the promoter of WUS has brought negative publicity to his organization by leaking this footage. He also expressed disappointment that Boyd didn’t reach out to him after the recording was released. Stoltman said that he has no plans to compete in future events with Boyd and Giants Live. He hopes that this will help to avoid further drama in the future.
Mark Boyd’s Reaction
Boyd explained that his decision to expose the footage was a difficult one, but that it wasn’t influenced by anyone else. He said that he felt he had to take action, as his beliefs didn’t let him ignore the issues. He also pointed out that his actions weren’t intended to bring bad publicity to WUS. But from his actions, that he understands that he has ruined the event for others.
As a result of his actions, Boyd was kicked out of the competition and was no longer allowed to compete in Giants Live events. This is a huge blow for the strongman community. Boyd was one of the most popular and respected athletes in the sport. It’s unclear whether or not he will be able to return next year. However, his comments have definitely left a bad taste in the mouths of many. It’s going to be interesting to see what happens next.
