US EditionAssessing the Best Verbal Jabs From SBW and Paul Gallen
SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, JUL 16 – Paul Gallen earned a split decision win over Sonny Bill Williams in their eight-round bout, each reportedly earning $1 million for the long-awaited grudge match.
- The former rugby league stars faced off in an eight-round heavyweight boxing match on Wednesday, 16 July, held at Olympic Park in Sydney and streamed exclusively on Stan Pay-Per-View.
- The bout followed years of anticipation and a buildup marked by verbal exchanges and a history of both fighters stepping away and returning to boxing.
- Gallen won by a contentious split points decision with judges scoring 77-74 twice for him and once for Williams, who was deducted a seventh-round point for holding.
- Gallen credited his victory to having "the better boxing IQ" and being "the better athlete," adding, "I got the job done, that's all that matters," despite a COVID diagnosis two weeks prior.
- The fight ended a protracted rivalry, highlighting both men's determination, while the event's sales and streaming suggest continued public interest in crossover boxing matches.
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Brisbane TimesA UFC great has been in the ring with Gallen and SBW. This is who he thinks will win
Combat sports legend Mark Hunt provides a unique insight into how the anticipated boxing grudge match between Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams will unfold.
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- 50% of the sources lean Left
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L 50%
C 25%
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