Gallen Beats SBW in Long-Awaited Bout
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, JUL 16 – Williams was penalized for holding, leading to a split decision where two judges favored Gallen by narrow margins in a fight settling their long-standing rugby rivalry.
- Paul Gallen defeated Sonny Bill Williams by split points decision in their July boxing match at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena.
- The fight was a long-awaited grudge bout between two former rugby league rivals, scheduled for eight two-minute rounds to settle a 10-year feud.
- Williams was deducted a point for persistent holding and threatened with disqualification by referee Les Fear, while Gallen felt he lost one to two rounds but secured a win.
- Two judges scored the match 77-74 and 76-75 in favor of 43-year-old Gallen, while the third judge favored Williams 77-74, leading to a close split decision victory for Gallen, who disclosed that he had contracted COVID shortly before the bout.
- Gallen announced his retirement and expressed relief, stating he was happy to end the feud and accepting Williams' invite for coffee, though Williams declined post-fight interviews and felt robbed of the win.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
16 Articles
16 Articles
'Just so happy it's over': Paul Gallen quits all sport after beating
Paul Gallen (right) had Sonny Bill Williams on the ropes in Sydney last night. Photo: Getty Images Sonny Bill Williams won't get a rematch after Paul Gallen has announced his retirement from all sport following his split points win over the former All Black in their boxing bout in Sydney.
·Otago, New Zealand
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources16
Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Center
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 40%
C 40%
R 20%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium