https://t.co/QZmzr1cdRK, Tusubira Luyirika (@tymmo_luyirika) March 23, 2022. Asked about his next fight, Williams referred to the long-talked about match-up against fellow former NRL great Paul Gallen. It is well within his reach. The proof in the pudding will be on Wednesday, he said. But its not the case. Maybe just the hype, the build-up, I don't know what it was. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words. This period marked his first trip to fight outside Europe (when he beat Lavon McGowan by a knockout in the first round in Chicago), before he got his first try at a European title. Within 40 seconds, Hall returned to the canvas after taking a couple of big shots. 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. Barry Hall Net Worth, Boxing Record, Height, Age, First Within 40 seconds, the 45-year-old Hall returned to the canvas after taking a couple of big shots, but the punishment was far from over. Williams jolted Hall in the first 30 seconds with some crisp, accurate shots. Barry McGuigan was born in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland. Ringside commentators, including Aussie boxing legend Danny Green, were left in awe of Williams thunderous return to boxing. When he first entered the ring, against Gary Gurr 13 years ago, he did so out of financial necessity. Its all about the jab. This time though, against the New Zealand rugby league and union legend, he has promised to give his all. He won the All Ireland Amateur Championship in 1976 having defeated Martin Brereton. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. 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. Williams jolted the Sydney Swans premiership winner in the first 30 seconds with some crisp, accurate shots. 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. Hes as good as any, Lee said. Williams improved his professional record to nine wins, with four by knockout, and no losses. Later that year, he was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, becoming the first person not born in the United Kingdom to win the award. Hall risked being disqualified after repeatedly throwing low shots, yet he was saved when the referee demanded Stapleton get up at the end of the fifth. I'm in shock!" "It is well within his reach. Both were seen chatting without any venom and shared a smile. In this regard, he had had a difficult time during his own career. He was so accurate. [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. You will see somebody who looks like a seasoned, proper fighter., Turf War - Live and Exclusive on Stan Event March 23. He then fired up at Nickolas, saying: "You, behave. 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. People appreciated that."[8]. Nickolas then said he had "no respect" for Medawar in a post-fight interview in the ring. But without those challenges, there is no growth, no fire to get out of bed and be your best. Im just in shock," Green said. Pat McGuigan sang "Danny Boy" before several of his son's matches. Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall boxing: Judges scores, The son of Aussie great Anthony Mundine, Rahim displayed the the same type of speed and showmanship his father exhibited throughout his career, with the debutant keeping his hands low, while ducking and weaving throughout the bout. 'Big Bad' Barry Hall is wearing a black armband for this fight. 12:12am - Next up, the main event - Sonny Bill Williams v Barry Hall. If it's half as good as that last fight, it will be a cracker! Fleming overcomes his second-round knockdown to win by unanimous points decision and he's buried under a stack of belts However, some fans thought the fight was a joke for finishing so soon. THESE OLD VS YOUNGER MISMATCH FIGHTS ARE JUST A DISGRACEFUL JOKE !!!!! Renowned trainer Andy Lee, himself a former WBO middleweight world champion and trainer to the likes of Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker, feels Williams has the potential to take on the very biggest names in world boxing. Now they're back in Kyiv, Baby with bowel obstruction died after hospital's failures, coroner finds, NT Chief Minister apologises to outgoing police commissioner over retirement settlement comments, Nouma is an island paradise but for the next year you're not allowed to swim, Live: Celebrities arrive at the Met Gala for fashion's biggest night, Three firefighters rushed to hospital, one critical, after factory fire south of Brisbane, Live: Reserve Bank tipped to leave interest rates on hold for a second month, ASX to open lower. Theres no real way of gaining confidence unless you do the work. "There's talk of Gallen, so maybe Gallen," SBW said to rousing cheers from the crowd. He is 62 years old, and will be turning 63 in 10 months. Sixth round - We did Hall a disservice, he's actually throwing five times more punches than Do I believe it? McGuigan and his wife were feted in a public reception through the streets of Belfast that attracted hundreds of thousands of well-wishers. Sonny Bill Williams has destroyed Barry Hall in a two-minute belting that has stunned the boxing world and left commentators in awe. Michael Hall def Mitchel Stapleton - Welterweight - Unanimous decision 58-55, 58-54, 58-54. Box-pro Box-am Kings Hall, Belfast W-RTD. Weve got Sonny Bill Williams here doing some training for his fight, David Nyika back on board. WebBarry Hall 0: 1: 1: 0 KOs 1 KOs; wiki. I understand when it comes to the big dance, the big occasions, the small things get the job done.. However now, at the age of 36, Williams can fully dedicate himself to the sport without distraction. I train hard and I want to box. The Daily Telegraphs Phil Rothfield tweeted: What a farce", while NRL commentator Phil Gould added: Ive spent $50 on greyhound races that lasted longer than that fight., Stunning - Barry Hall is a 45 year old man who has been retired from professional sport for a dozen years. [10], In 1982, McGuigan won eight fights, seven by knockout. I was quite nervous today, which is rare for me. The fact that I wouldn't wear green, white and gold or put on a sign that said this is who I represent was powerful. "The sharpness. In 1985, McGuigan became BBC Sports Personality of the Year. With both father Anthony and grandfather Tony in his corner offering advice, light heavyweight Rahim scored a unanimous four-round points win over Fijian Lepani Levatia. Boxing Barry Hall hit the canvas three times during the one-sided bout. Barry Hall - Wikipedia I want him in the ring. Selected international fights, classic bouts and more. Hes as good as any, Lee replied. How can you not get confidence from that? He beat former world title challengers Nicky Perez and Francisco Tomas da Cruz, as well as contender Julio Csar Miranda, before facing former EBU featherweight champ and future WBC and WBA super featherweight challenger Jim McDonnell. Boxing Record The 36-year-old won the rugby unions World Cup in 2011 and the rugby league equivalent in 2015, while he also boasts a boxing record of 8-0. He didnt miss. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 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. "I've got no respect for him. The ringside microphones heard the pair exchanging words of nothing but respect. He said: "I'm really disappointed obviously because I put in a lot of work, as he did, but I know all the fans out there will be disappointed. I apologise to my family because I feel like Ive let everyone down. He and his wife have both been patrons for children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent. Rahim Mundine ticked a lot of boxes in his professional boxing debut, scoring a convincing win over Lepani Levatia. training with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. ", Phil Rothfield, of The Daily Telegraph, also tweeted: "What a farce.". Although I played with a flamboyant style [in football], I was always very mindful of doing the one-percenters well, Williams said. Barry Hall Williams landed the first big right inside 30 seconds and Hall went down for what initially appeared to be the end of the fight but he survived the count. Training for subsequent fights was squeezed in between his footballing commitments. Going to league, union and even jumping in the boxing ring through some stages of my career, looking back in hindsight the biggest victories as a sportsperson are when I have gone into those places, put myself out there., Turf War Live and Exclusive on Stan Event March 23. "He hits hard and I got caught. The Paul Gallen fight I wasnt nervous at all, so its a bit out of character. The scene has set up a dream showdown between the footy legends, more than 10 years after Gallen first challenged Williams. Family first: Former AFL star Barry Hall reunited with his wife Laurent Brant and their sons Miller, four, Houston, two, and Samson, five months, at Sydney Airport on Saturday. Another winner on the undercard was professional debutant Rahim Mundine, the third generation of the outstanding Australian boxing family. When asked who he wants to fight next, Williams responded: Theres talk of Gallen, so maybe Gallen.. Both of you, come here. [9] After his first loss, McGuigan notched up two more wins, including one over Terry Pizzarro, and then he was given a rematch with Eubank. The man guiding Sonny Bill Williams boxing career believes it isnt as far-fetched as it sounds, declaring the cross-code star a realistic chance of fighting for a world title. There was some confusion with the referee appearing to wave the fight off as Hall got back to his feet. The referee added: "Let's box. Watch Boxing Live & On-Demand on Kayo. Gal has to fight SBW or Joey Leulia or Solomon Haumono(aged 47), Steve Mitchell (@stevemitchell80) March 23, 2022. Former Australian Football League (AFL) player Hall lost his cool momentarily, but the two were quickly separated. The blueprint is there. Barry Hall He looked relaxed and composed and fired off some slick flurries of blows. Free bets expire in 7 days. I wouldnt be wasting my time with Sonny Bill Williams if I didnt believe he could do something significant in this sport.. Now he has sent a message that he is back as a legitimate force in the ring. 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. Mundine displayed some of the traits of his father, utilising slick feints and sometimes carrying his hands low. He currently works as a boxing pundit for Sky TV. Kambosos, who was in Nickolas' corner, who should confirming a June world title defence against American Devin Haney in Melbourne soon. For me, its a great boost in the arm of confidence for such an astute man in the game to say that. Maybe just the hype, the build-up, I dont know what it was. That will battle-harden me for Wednesday night.. After the fight, McGuigan required hospitalisation because of his dehydrated state.[15]. Centre ring. But I just wasnt myself today. Hes naturally heavy handed, he doesnt have to try to punch hard. Williams has just three stoppages from his eight wins, but believes he can finish off Hall early if he stays patient and waits for his opportunity. He helped fill the void of the record-breaking forward Tony Lockett, who had moved to the Swans the previous season. Mundine jr's debut impressed those in commentary. Barry Hall has an estimated net worth of $1.3 million. He also served as referee on the UK television game show Grudge Match, hosted by Nick Weir. 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. I'm here to box. Barry McGuigan competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics as a featherweight; his record was: McGuigan began his professional boxing career on 10 May 1981, beating Selvin Bell by technical knockout (TKO) in two rounds in Dublin. Paul Gallen vs Barry Hall: Gallens boxing record, who has "There's talk of Gallen, so maybe Gallen," he said. [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. It showed that he sourced the best from Tyson Fury overseas. Barry Hall has been forced to apologise to boxing fans after being destroyed by Sonny Bill Williams in the first round of their highly anticipated fight in Sydney on Wednesday night. No respect. In what could easily be the domestic fight of the year, Paul Fleming won an absolute war against Jackson England by unanimous decision. Barry Hall Apologises For Defeat To Sonny Bill Williams 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. 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They will see how good he is, and they will want to test themselves against him, knowing they will get well paid for it. Terry Nickolas def Jason Medawar - Super Welterweight - TKO round 4, Bilal Akkawy def Sebastian Singh - Cruiserweight- Unanimous decision - 60-54, 60-54, 60-54, Khalid Baker def Filimoni Naliva Jr - Cruiserweight - TKO round 3. [18] McGuigan's daughter, Nika, died in 2019 aged 33. When the referee came over to check if Hall was ok, the former AFL player didn't really respond but proceeded forward anyway. 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Sonny Bill Williams has destroyed Barry Hall in a two-minute belting that has stunned the boxing world and left commentators in awe. Sonny Bill Williams absolutely destroyed Barry Hall inside two minutes on Wednesday night in a performance that has likely ended the former AFL stars boxing career. Your IP: T&Cs apply. 192.254.131.70 Boxing Published 22:09, 23 March 2022 GMT. Click to reveal It will take place in Sydney with Williams looking to extend his eight-fight unbeaten record against Hall who I just concentrate on the next day to get better and better. It was 95-94, 95-94, 97-92 in the end but England never ran away from the fight and stood there and traded blows in a brutal contest. Hall apologised for his performance after the fight. "There's a reason why only one per cent of people do this type of stuff. I'm going to go home to my beautiful family. However, that experience, along with sparring sessions against quality opponents in Ireland, convinced Williams he will be too much for Hall. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words.Credit: James Brickwood. "There's a new guy in my division: Nikita Tszyu. 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. SBW has an incredible aerobic capacity, the result of good genes and an unmatched work ethic. Williams comes out to plenty of support from the crowd surrounded by an entourage. The scene has set-up a possible showdown between Gallen and Williams, more than 10 years after Gallen first challenged the former All Black. The super-welterweight clash between Terry Nickolas and Jason Medawar has begun. Live updates: 'Turf War' Boxing - Sonny Bill Williams v "Because I was nervous before the fight.". 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. Renowned trainer and former world champion Andy Lee has worked with Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker. Order the event at stan.com.au/event, Greatest story in sports history: SBW tipped to fight for heavyweight world title. He played for St Kilda until 2001, kicking 144 g event bout wiki. Barry Hall
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