Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. New Zealand's dual-code football star McGuigan lost by TKO when a gash over his right eye, caused by a McDonnell left hook in the second round, forced the referee to stop the fight in the fourth. Centre ring. Williams has the power to hurt any heavyweight, but its all about setting up first. I understand, just like rugby and rugby league, theres a journey of ups and downs, a rollercoaster. Most of the boxing world has him favoured to defeat Hall and his record against taller foes, his unquestioned heart and toughness and his edge in age, fitness and Do I believe it? With Williams showing all the hallmarks of a much younger and fitter fighter and Hall reduced to a punching bag for the Kiwi star, there was an air of inevitability about the final result. Thats what was missing with Sonny, having the technique to go along with his natural ability and power. [citation needed] In August 2009, he co-presented Charity Lords of the Ring with Lucy Kennedy.[20]. His last bout was a third-round TKO defeat to England's John Ryder for the WBA interim super middleweight title on the undercard of Alvarez's Daniel Jacobs bout in Las Vegas. With revenue, real fighters will want to fight Sonny. In 2005 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He did it with precision.". Hall wins a unanimous points decision and takes his record to 8-1-1. He hasn't done a great deal of sparring. McGuigan stated that the support he received from both Protestants and Catholics in Ireland was because: "[the] shadows ran deep. Heavyweight champion of the world? Akkawy took the fight, 60-54 60-54 60-54 on the judges' scorecards. Hes a different person altogether. With technique, its like a golf swing - everything has to work in sync. The 36-year-old Williams, who weighed in 11 kilograms heavier than Hall, improved his professional record to 9-0 while Hall dropped to 0-1-1. [citation needed], In 1985, McGuigan met former world featherweight champion Juan Laporte and won by a decision after ten rounds. For him to call me arrogant is laughable in the sense that hes already said that hes going to fight me and Paul Gallen and then walk off into the sunset. Mundine almost ended the fight in the first after a flurry of punches had his opponent shaky but he survived. After the fight, McGuigan required hospitalisation because of his dehydrated state.[15]. Maybe just the hype, the build-up, I dont know what it was. No Cash out. Hes as good as any, Lee said. Barry Hall v Paul Gallen: When and where is the big fight on, how to watch, betting, fight records. AFLW star Tayla Harris has made a thunderous return to boxing, watched on by Melbourne Demons teammates and her partner. Within 40 seconds, Hall returned to the canvas after taking a couple of big shots. I was quite nervous today, which is rare for me. A previously very close relationship with his manager, Barney Eastwood, deteriorated badly over time and led to a successful libel case against him by Eastwood several years later. I congratulated him and manned up. [19], He is the Chairman of the Professional Boxing Association, an organisation he has wanted to set up for over a decade, with the intention of teaching boxers the importance of education, and indeed educating them. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Opt in & bet 20 on any sport at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. Barry Hall Hall and Williams eventually shook hands before the latter shoved the 45-year-old in the chest as they headed their separate ways. He eventually lost a close decision and his world belt, which he was never to reclaim. Following his retirement from the AFL 11 years ago, Hall who, in 2005, captained the Sydney Swans to their first AFL title in 72 years turned to professional boxing in 2019. Long-reigning WBA featherweight champion, Eusebio Pedroza of Panama, put his title on the line at Loftus Road football stadium on London. "There's a reason why only one per cent of people do this type of stuff. Williams has already won two rugby World Cups with New Zealand and two NRL premierships, with the Bulldogs and Roosters. But youve seen with [boxer and social media personality] Jake Paul, because of his profile and Sonnys is just as big that will generate interest and interest will generate revenue. He hits hard and I got caught. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Mundine won on the judges' scorecards via unanimous decision. Im really disappointed and Im not sure where the road leads.. The discrepancy between the two fighters was obvious, with Williams being nine years younger and weighing 11kg more. The scene has set-up a possible showdown between Gallen and Williams, more than 10 years after Gallen first challenged the former All Black. I wish we could fight tomorrow, thats how excited I am. Knockouts come from technique and timing, hitting someone with a punch they dont see. [citation needed], On 16 November, Italy's Valerio Nati boxed McGuigan for the vacant European Featherweight title in Belfast. "I've got no respect for him. [citation needed] However, with his relationship with previous manager Barney Eastwood now at an end, McGuigan returned to the ring between 1988 and 1989, under the management of Frank Warren. Pat McGuigan sang "Danny Boy" before several of his son's matches. The Paul Gallen fight I wasn't nervous at all, so it's a bit out of character. At regional level he also held the British and European featherweight titles between 1983 and 1985. The 36-year-old Williams, who weighed in 11 kilos heavier than Hall, improved his professional record to 9-0 while Hall dropped to 0-1-1. The super-welterweight clash between Terry Nickolas and Jason Medawar has begun. Barry Hall He attracted an enormous following in the mid-1980s, particularly to the King's Hall in Belfast which he regularly filled to capacity. Many have been left frustrated in what seemed like a mismatch from the start, with Williams landing a left hook in 15 seconds before earning the first knockdown of the fight in 45 seconds. Williams admitted he was initially apprehensive when given the opportunity to rub shoulders with Fury and Parker. Barry Hall Apologises For Defeat To Sonny Bill Williams He also served as referee on the UK television game show Grudge Match, hosted by Nick Weir. Williams jolted the Sydney Swans premiership winner in the first 30 seconds with some crisp, accurate shots. That was just a domination against a beast of a man in Barry Hall.. [12] Following one more win (a defence of his European title against Farid Gallouze), McGuigan finally earned a tilt at a world title. Full credit to Williams. How can you not get confidence from that? In a fight won by Nickolas via a fourth-round TKO, Medawar also hit the mat because his knee gave in, both boxers were shouting out at the crowd while fighting, and they threw some barbs on the mic after the bout. But I just wasnt myself today. The predicted improvement is the result of the time spent together in Europe, highlighted by a series of sparring sessions in Ireland against seasoned professionals including former European cruiserweight champion Tommy McCarthy. So how does Williams power compare with the other heavyweight stars Lee has worked with? One of these, however, almost destroyed his career and his life. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Sonny Bill Williams has knocked out AFL great Barry Hall in the first round of their highly-anticipated fight that proved an utter mismatch. In 2019, Barry Hall impressed in his professional boxing debut with a hard fought draw against Paul Gallen, taking the former rugby league player the distance as few others have. Hall was down after just 47 seconds, though referee Les Fear said he did not see a punch and said it was not a knockdown. Ive been over to Ireland for six weeks to prepare for Barry, thats how much I respect him as a fighter. Barry Hall T&Cs apply. Sonny Bill Williams scored a dominant first round knockout win over Barry Hall, dropping the former AFL premiership winner three times before the fight was stopped. Watch Boxing Live & On-Demand on Kayo. Maybe just the hype, the build-up, I don't know what it was. I want to fight the best on the George Kambosos undercard. That was incredible from Sonny Bill Williams. Those gruelling sparring sessions, going to someone elses gym and not knowing who you are going to spar, taking them on in a hostile environment and eventually beating them, thats where the confidence comes from.. Barry Hall Mundine jr's debut impressed those in commentary. I want him in the ring. Box-pro Box-am Kings Hall, Belfast W-RTD. Another winner on the undercard was professional debutant Rahim Mundine, the third generation of the outstanding Australian boxing family. I train hard and I want to box. When you catch someone early like that and put the pressure on, It's very hard to recover," he said. Lee quickly realised Williams had all the tools to be successful; athleticism, the ability to handle pressure, an absolute dedication to the craft and natural punching power. talkSPORT BET: Bet 20 on Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin, Get 20 In Free Bets CLAIM HERE, T&Cs: 18+ New customers only. New footage shows Gervonta Davis sent ominous message to Ryan Garcias brother before KO, I fought Ali, Frazier and Holyfield, but none of them gave me a tougher fight than Lyle, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window). NRL commentator Phil Gould said: "I've spent $50 on greyhound races that lasted longer than that fight. Williams called out ex-NSW Origin captain Paul Gallen after the fight and the pair spoke as the victor was walking out of the ring. "There's talk of Gallen, so maybe Gallen," he said. He told the Sydney Morning Herald: "I'm not blowing smoke; my ambition with Sonny is to one day fight for the heavyweight championship.". He is a former featherweight world champion. SBW has an incredible aerobic capacity, the result of good genes and an unmatched work ethic. event bout wiki. I apologise to my family because I feel like Ive let everyone down. THESE OLD VS YOUNGER MISMATCH FIGHTS ARE JUST A DISGRACEFUL JOKE !!!!! In 1983, he won four fights, earning the British Title against Vernon Penprase. Barry This has been the key to Williams success across three sports. The match between super-welterweight boxers Terry Nickolas and Jason Medawar was full of drama, with the referee unleashing on a host of occasions and the fight threatening to boil over beyond the bell. The PPV set back viewers $50 and some felt as if they hadn't received their value for money. [11] According to the book The Ring: Boxing The 20th Century. Sonny Bill Williams knocks out Barry Hall in first round They are fighting four three-minute rounds. Million To Fight Rugby World He then became the number one featherweight challenger for the WBA. Williams ended the contest with a searing right hook that collected Hall across the cheek. On that occasion, he felt he should have done more to secure the victory, as the contest ended in a draw. Fighting and sparring is about being able to perform and think when youre tired. If Sonny wins the fight against Barry Hall, it might be a stinker of a performance and people will be, Youre crazy saying that. Trust me, with progression and time hell get more comfortable in the ring. The scene has set up a dream showdown between the footy legends, more than 10 years after Gallen first challenged Williams. I'm here to box. Among the fighters he beat were former world title challengers Jose Caba and Felipe Orozco. Although I played with a flamboyant style [in football], I was always very mindful of doing the one-percenters well, Williams said. By Sam Worthington Mar 20th, 2022 Sonny Bill Williams has won two Rugby World Cups, two NRL premierships and is an undefeated heavyweight boxer. "Young Choc has some juice. That will battle-harden me for Wednesday night.. Sixth round - We did Hall a disservice, he's actually throwing five times more punches than Michael Hall def Mitchel Stapleton - Welterweight - Unanimous decision 58-55, 58-54, 58-54. "He hits hard and I got caught. The proof in the pudding will be on Wednesday, he said. Which is why Lee predicts fight fans will see a very different version of Williams to the one witnessed in eight professional bouts to date since 2009. "It is well within his reach. "I haven't even had an amateur fight, so it's a good experience. A ruthless Williams ended the contest a few seconds later after he landed a big right hand to the cheek that again felled Hall, prompting Fear to end the one-sided contest after one minute and 55 seconds. So much respect for Barry and his team for coming in and doing this," Williams said. But for all he has achieved, Williams still struggles with a lack of self belief in the ring. Williams was dominant right from the get go and landed a left hook inside the first minute that floored Hall. I'm in shock!" That was just a domination against a beast of a man in Barry Hall.. The bout went the full six rounds even though most thought Singh had no chance but he showed plenty of grit. Now hes punching right; hes distributing his weight correctly and leveraging his punches. Barry Hall "Sonny Bill just dropped it on him and imposed his will, he pressed it and wanted to get him out of there. Boxing We're moments away from Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall. It was a slaughter right from the start when Williams landed a heavy left hook after just 15 seconds that had Hall falling back onto the ropes. Listen," said the referee during the first round, as picked up by Stan's coverage. Were working to restore it. https://t.co/QZmzr1cdRK, Tusubira Luyirika (@tymmo_luyirika) March 23, 2022. He played for St Kilda until 2001, kicking 144 g Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Both fighters showed immense will to be standing at the end of the six-round welterweight clash. 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Yes, it hurts and will be extremely hard, but growth will come from it. Card payments only. "There's a reason why only one per cent of people do this type of stuff. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published22:09,23 March 2022 GMT. Sonny Bill Williams has destroyed Barry Hall in a two-minute belting that has stunned the boxing world and left commentators in awe. They boys are ready to throw hands now. For me, its a great boost in the arm of confidence for such an astute man in the game to say that. But its not the case. 3:00 ref: Isidro Rodriguez 79-76 Franco Priami 77-76 Marco Antonio Mundine displayed some of the traits of his father, utilising slick feints and sometimes carrying his hands low. His most memorable performance for the Saints was his 3-goal burst during a five-minute period in the second quarter of the 1997 Grand Final, in which put his side in a strong position going into half-time, despite St Kilda going on to be defeated by Adelaide by 31 points at the MCG. Boxing 2022: Anger over Sonny Bill-Barry Hall 'disgrace' The Mail spoke to Amatruda, who has put on cards featuring Australia's biggest boxing names. I was quite nervous today, which is rare for me. Born in Napoleonville, Louisiana, Hall was the second of five children of Louis and Ida Hall. Your IP: Please try again later. Gal has to fight SBW or Joey Leulia or Solomon Haumono(aged 47), Steve Mitchell (@stevemitchell80) March 23, 2022. [2], As an amateur, McGuigan represented Northern Ireland in the Commonwealth Games at Edmonton in 1978 and represented Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Notable opponents during his teenage years included Dubliner James Coughlan, whom he defeated at the age of 15, as well as Gordon McNeil (of Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne) and Eric Clarke (of Hackney, London). "There's a new guy in my division: Nikita Tszyu. Two biographies of McGuigan have been written. One of the biggest fights boxing has seen in recent years has ended in extraordinary fashion with a fighter floored by a ghost punch. Hall apologised for his performance after the fight. McGuigan won the crown with a knockout in the sixth round. ADVERTISEMENT That year, he made his debut in the ring against former NRL star Paul Gallen, with the pairs fight ending in a majority draw. He earned this through his career as an Australian footballer. Its about putting yourself in uncomfortable places. Sonny Bill Williams def Barry Hall - Heavyweight - KO round 1, Paul Fleming def Jackson England - Unanimous decision - 95-94 x2 97-92, Rahim Mundine def Lepani Levatia- Catchweight Unanimous decision - 40-37 x2 39-37. Is that the greatest story in sports history, if he fights for the heavyweight title?