After years of teasing a clash between the two, Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen will finally face off in a boxing ring.
SBW (9-1) is a two-time World Cup winner who played from 2004 to 2019. He turned pro in boxing in 2009, winning local gold. Williams’ last fight was in 2022 against Mark Hunt.
WATCH: SBW vs Gallen fight exclusively on Stan Sport
Gallen (15-2-1) has beaten Hunt, as well as Lucas Browne. The former New South Wales captain and 2016 NRL Premier has headlines multiple cards since turning pro in 2014.
Follow along with Sporting News as we report live from Qudos Bank Arena.
SBW vs. Paul Gallen live updates and highlights
Johan Linde gets the nod with split decision
Six rounds of big dogs throwing their weight around: how good are Wednesdays.
Linde wins via split decision over Kane Baker, 57-56, 56-57, 58-55.
David Nyika returns to form with stoppage
Nyika may have been heavily favoured in the lead-up but, true to form, Nik Charalampous did not shy away from the damage, with his corner eventually throwing in the towel in the fifth.
Nyika improves to 11-1.
Look at the damage 😬 Courageous from Nik Charalampous, but it’s too much and the fight is stopped in the fifth round 🛑
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It has been a truly brutal continuation of proceedings.
BIG shots to start the night 🥊🥊 Alex Leapai Jnr and Rahim Mundine victorious.
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Rahim Mundine’s strong second round calls in the referee
At this rate we’ll be home for the late news. Joe Vatusaqata was valiant but dropped twice in the second round and that’s all the referee needs to see, calling it off.
Leapai Jr continues cutting swathe through opposition
Blink and you’ll miss it stuff as Alex Leapai Jr puts on an absolute show with a first round bomb delivered to Herve Silu Mata. Leapai jr remains undefeated.
SBW vs. Paul Gallen full card results
- Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen; Heavyweights
- Clay Waterman vs. Mose Auimatagi Jr.; Cruiserweights
- Kris Terzievski vs. Troy Pilcher; Heavyweights
- Johan Linde def. Kane Baker via split decision
- David Nyika def. Nikolas Charalampous via TKO (retirement)
- Alex Leapai Jr. def. Herve Silu Mata via KO
- Rahim Mundine def. Joe Vatusaqata via TKO
Where to watch Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen
Live stream: Stan Sport
The Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen fight and card will air on Stan Sport.
Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen start time
- Date: Wednesday, July 16
- Time: 6 p.m. AEST
- Main event start time (approx.): 10 p.m. AEST
- Location: Qudos Bank Arena – Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen will be at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on July 16. The first fight of the broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. AEST. The main event will begin around 10 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
