So much respect for Barry and his team for coming in and doing this," Williams said. 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. Cabrera was not aware of this rule and the fight was stopped. I apologise to my family because I feel like Ive let everyone down. In 1983, he won four fights, earning the British Title against Vernon Penprase. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2011. AFL Hall of Fame member. Barry Andrew Hall (born 8 February 1977) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club, Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Card payments only. Order the event at stan.com.au/event, Greatest story in sports history: SBW tipped to fight for heavyweight world title. When asked who he wants to fight next, Williams responded: Theres talk of Gallen, so maybe Gallen.. 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). 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. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words.Credit: James Brickwood. He didn't miss when he was doing the finishing. Yes, it hurts and will be extremely hard, but growth will come from it. In the 1980s, he was a chat show host on BBC1. Opt in & bet 20 on any sport at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. The Paul Gallen fight I wasn't nervous at all, so it's a bit out of character. But what underlines that is discipline, persistence and hard work. Ringside commentator and Aussie boxing legend Danny Green said he was thoroughly impressed by the manner of Williams' victory. Born in Clones, Ireland, McGuigan was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. Im going to go home to my beautiful family. The third was a tie. Sonny Bill Williams v Barry Hall: SBWs journey from footballer to fighter Sport Boxing World Boxing This was published 1 year ago A genuine boxer now: SBWs journey Green was stunned at the manner of Williams knockout win, saying during the fight: He is annihilating Barry. However, that experience, along with sparring sessions against quality opponents in Ireland, convinced Williams he will be too much for Hall. New Zealand's dual code footy superstar dominated the AFL great from the opening seconds, before romping to an easy KO victory inside two minutes. Ive got a black eye, I got punched in the face. This proved to be a controversial stoppage: the fight was ended when the challenger bent over to pick up his mouthpiece after losing it, a practice that is allowed in many countries but not in Ireland. The proof in the pudding will be on Wednesday, he said. Williams built an unbeaten 7-0 record, against limited opposition, between 2009 and 2015. 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. But what I did know is that you will get the best me work-ethic wise. World Cup-winning All Black. 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 Three-time AFL premiership winner Cameron Mooney has vowed to put former Essendon star Tom Bellchambers on his backside. They boys are ready to throw hands now. Knockouts come from technique and timing, hitting someone with a punch they dont see. Williams has already won two rugby World Cups with New Zealand and two NRL premierships, with the Bulldogs and Roosters. Ali dies of injuries sustained in the fight, McGuigan attempted to establish an association to protect the rights of boxers against what he, and others, considered omnipotent managers and promoters. "Unbelievable Sonny Bill Williams, he has smoked him early. As part of his preparation for the Hall fight, Williams spent time in an overseas training camp with Fury and Parker. [11] According to the book The Ring: Boxing The 20th Century. 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However, some fans thought the fight was a joke for finishing so soon. And my fights felt a little like sunshine. After that fight McGuigan retired partly due to the death of his father in 1987. He did it with precision.". Im just so impressed with Sonny Bill. Box-pro 0% career: 2019-2022 debut: 2019-11-15 ID# 902893 sex: male alias: Big Bad Barry: nationality: Australia height: 6 4 / 194cm: 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. He was fighting on the floor and grabbing my balls.". 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. 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. He was the better man on the night. His immediate focus is Wednesday nights Turf War against Barry Hall a pay-per-view offering from Stan Event at Sydneys Aware Super Theatre. What do you say? The discrepancy between the two fighters was obvious, with Williams being nine years younger and weighing 11kg more. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Both sides would say: 'Leave the fighting to McGuigan.' The Daily Telegraphs Phil Rothfield tweeted: What a farce., NRL commentator Phil Gould wrote: Ive spent $50 on greyhound races that lasted longer than that fight., Asked on Twitter if the fight was a farce, former NRL reporter Chris Garry replied: Absolutely.. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. What a farce, Michael Murray (@mickmurray23) March 23, 2022, A disgrace. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. WebHall has had just one fight in his boxing career, having had a draw with NRL great turned boxer Paul Gallen, while Williams is 8-0 but in his last fight was knocked down by 2-14 heavyweight Waikato Falefahi in Townsville last June. Barry Hall headbutted Sonny Bill Williams as the two squared off at the weigh-in for the highly-anticipated contest. Boxing Record. The Paul Gallen fight I wasnt nervous at all, so its a bit out of character. Rahim Mundine ticked a lot of boxes in his professional boxing debut, scoring a convincing win over Lepani Levatia. WebSonny 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. 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Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c0b7bb60ff6a05c Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words. Having won Rugby World Cups and NRL premierships, Williams wont freeze on the big stage. He was the better man on the night. [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. He didn't have much time but he was fresh for this one. I'm in shock!" The bout went the full six rounds even though most thought Singh had no chance but he showed plenty of grit. It showed that he sourced the best from Tyson Fury overseas. When the Herald and The Age caught up with Lee and Williams on Friday, the former All Black was sporting a shiner suffered in his final sparring session. Williams called out Paul Gallen after the fight and the pair spoke after Williams left the ring. 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. [1], McGuigan has tried his hand at acting, appearing in the movie Malicious Intent in 2000. THESE OLD VS YOUNGER MISMATCH FIGHTS ARE JUST A DISGRACEFUL JOKE !!!!! Then her family intervened, Celebrities arrive at the Met Gala for fashion's biggest night, A year ago, this Australian couple fled Ukraine with their three cats. AFLW star Tayla Harris has made a thunderous return to boxing, watched on by Melbourne Demons teammates and her partner. 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. Do you not drop the ball? McGuigan made his professional boxing debut at the age of 20, on May 10, 1981. Although Cabrera's corner protested the outcome, McGuigan remained the winner by a knockout. "Because I was nervous before the fight.". New Zealand's dual-code football star Williams demolished the AFL great in Sydney on Wednesday night, dominating from the opening seconds. People appreciated that."[8]. Although I played with a flamboyant style [in football], I was always very mindful of doing the one-percenters well, Williams said. 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. "Young Choc has some juice. But I just wasn't myself today. He was so accurate. [23] He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1994. Hall and Williams eventually shook hands before the latter shoved the 45-year-old in the chest as they headed their separate ways. I was quite nervous today, which is rare for me. "There's a reason why only one per cent of people do this type of stuff. There were some serious questions being asked of the Kiwi code-hopper after his less than spectacular return to boxing last year where he was knocked down by his unfancied opponent. Barry Hall hit the canvas three times during the one-sided bout. Lightweight world champion George Kambosos was equally impressed. McGuigan then retired permanently from boxing. "I need the experience," he said post-fight. However, Lee has seen enough improvement since the 36-year-old dedicated himself solely to boxing over the past three months to suggest he could eventually contest for a championship belt. Williams,36, wearing black and white of New Zealand, looked a lot bigger and stronger than Hall,45, in what turned out to be a massive mismatch, with Williams using his 11kg weight advantage to good use. 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Time will tell. Mercifully, Hall was saved any further punishment when the fight was stopped at the 1:55 minute mark of the first round. Please try again later. What do you say? [16] He participated in The Grand Knockout Tournament 1987 charity event television special. Hall walks out to the Screaming Jets playing live inside the ring. He then fired up at Nickolas, saying: "You, behave. Medawar pushed his way into the interview and said he wanted to meet him in an eight-round clash. Parker told talkSPORT in January: Im back into training, back into training camp with Tyson. I apologise. He is currently a boxing manager and promoter through Cyclone Promotions. He just smoked him. 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He currently works as a boxing pundit for Sky TV. [citation needed]. Barry got caught cold. Williams retired from football because his knees could no longer take the strain. Suddenly it was very easy to tell Williams was nine years younger and boasted an 11kg weight advantage. Im really disappointed and Im not sure where the road leads.. The second time around, McGuigan prevailed, by a knockout in the eighth round. 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). Fellow commentator Andy Raymond said: Sonny Bill Williams is the king. "I've got no respect for him. There were also several classy moments after the fight, with Williams walking to Halls corner and embracing his opponent. Williams admitted he was initially apprehensive when given the opportunity to rub shoulders with Fury and Parker. Born in Napoleonville, Louisiana, Hall was the second of five children of Louis and Ida Hall. 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. ", Phil Rothfield, of The Daily Telegraph, also tweeted: "What a farce.". Going through those experiences you gain confidence. He also served as referee on the UK television game show Grudge Match, hosted by Nick Weir. Were working to restore it. 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. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. With his father in his corner, Mundine Jr showed lightning speed with his punches and head movement, even though Levatia, showed some fight as it wore on after being dominated in the first round. "The sharpness. Hall weighed in at a lean and mean 97.8kg, giving away more than 11kg to Williams (109.1kg). He lets his punches flow and they are very heavy. Barry Hall v Paul Gallen: When and where is the big fight on, how to watch, betting, fight records. [citation needed], On 16 November, Italy's Valerio Nati boxed McGuigan for the vacant European Featherweight title in Belfast. McGuigan represented Northern Ireland in the Commonwealth Games at Edmonton 1978 and represented Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. The scene has set-up a possible showdown between Gallen and Williams, more than 10 years after Gallen first challenged the former All Black. '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 [12] Following one more win (a defence of his European title against Farid Gallouze), McGuigan finally earned a tilt at a world title. 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Rocking up there, I was a bit nervous, but then I held my own, it wasnt like I got smashed. That was just a domination against a beast of a man in Barry Hall.. Your IP: [17] McGuigan's relationship with world champion, Carl Frampton, whom he managed and promoted, ended in 2017. How far he has come already will be evident when he steps into the ring against Barry Hall in Turf War, a pay-per-view offering from Stan Event, at Sydneys Aware Super Theatre on Wednesday. 'HE'S A LIZARD': UFC fighter's hilarious Mark Zuckerberg call-out, 'WHAT A DISGRACE': Aussie boxer's disqualification divides fans. He eventually lost a close decision and his world belt, which he was never to reclaim. Williams jolted the Sydney Swans premiership winner in the first 30 seconds with some crisp, accurate shots. Sonny Bill Williams has knocked out Barry Hall inside two minutes and says Paul Gallen could be his next opponent. Maybe just the hype, the build-up, I dont know what it was. Youll see.. He became a UK citizen so that he could compete for British titles. With the progression he has made in the past six to eight weeks, the way I see him going in the future, with the right fights and the right training, he certainly has the ability. Another winner on the undercard was professional debutant Rahim Mundine, the third generation of the outstanding Australian boxing family. However, Williams' trainer and former WBO middleweight world champion Andy Lee believes the former All Blacks player can shoot even further. Former Australian Football League (AFL) player Hall lost his cool momentarily, but the two were quickly separated. Box-pro Box-am Kings Hall, Belfast W-RTD. Williams and Hall The two fighters will There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. "It's fact," Hall said, while playing down the considerable gap in weight. Performance & security by Cloudflare. I just concentrate on the next day to get better and better. McGuigan is a dual citizen of both Ireland and the United Kingdom.

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