He's never won World's Strongest Man. In fact, he's never gotten close. But I can't help but like Derek Boyer. A journeyman strongman from the Island of Fiji, he competed in every WSM from 1996 to 2002, then made an appearance at the 2007 competition. He has won Australia's Strongest man from 2000 to 2010. And had the privilege of competing at the 2009 Fortissimus. Why I like him
- Never won much of anything on the international scene but still showed up and gave it his all
- Had a rocking mullet in the 90's
- Face paint
- At the 2009 Fortissimus offered help to a very sick dehydrated Derek Poundstone the night before the competition. Here is a quote from Kristin (Mrs. Poundstone) "Oh and by the way, that night Derek Boyer came to our room. He heard Derek (Poundstone) was sick and wanted to check on him and see if he needed any flu medicine. I thought that was so nice of him! When I peeked around the corner to meet him I couldn't believe how big he was! He looked like Tom McClure's shorter brother! So kudos to Derek B for being so generous!"
- He sumo wrestles (I've always had a fascination with sumo wrestling)
- He is a type I diabetic (insulin dependent)
- He is on the Australian version of American Gladiators (he is known as "Thunder")
- Kisses babies
- Holds the bar and does a lot of talking after completing a heavy deadlift.
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