He attracted an enormous following in the mid-1980s, particularly to the King's Hall in Belfast which he regularly filled to capacity. Sonny Bill Williams has knocked out AFL great Barry Hall in the first round of their highly-anticipated fight that proved an utter mismatch. Another winner on the undercard was professional debutant Rahim Mundine, the third generation of the outstanding Australian boxing family. Free bets expire in 7 days. (Australian TV series) participants, Articles with dead external links from September 2021, Articles with dead external links from October 2016, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Use Australian English from September 2015, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, BLP articles lacking sources from May 2011, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 20 April 2023, at 02:58. "Unbelievable Sonny Bill Williams, he has smoked him early. It will take place in Sydney with Williams looking to extend his eight-fight unbeaten record against Hall who Kambosos, who was in Nickolas' corner, who should confirming a June world title defence against American Devin Haney in Melbourne soon. At regional level he also held the British and European featherweight titles between 1983 and 1985. In 1983, he won four fights, earning the British Title against Vernon Penprase. Williams was a hurricane from the first bell and had knocked Hall down inside the first 45 seconds of the fight. His ambition to become a bona fide boxer, an important distinction, began 11 weeks ago. [citation needed] He appeared in the third series of ITV's Hell's Kitchen in September 2007, where he was eventually crowned the winner after winning the public vote. "It's fact," Hall said, while playing down the considerable gap in weight. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Is that the greatest story in sports history, if he fights for the heavyweight title?. 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. Moments later the two-time NRL premiership winner landed a right hand that ended the fight. Hall wins a unanimous points decision and takes his record to 8-1-1. So much respect for Barry and his team for coming in and doing this," Williams said. It looked like Hall had been hit with a left hook and he appeared unsteady after standing up. Im going to go home to my beautiful family. 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Asked to respond to Lees comments, Williams said: I look at Andy as one of the best trainers in the world. For his next defence, he went to Las Vegas in June 1986, where he faced relatively unknown Steve Cruz from Texas as a late replacement for Ramon Fernando Sosa who pulled out for having two detached retinas. Barry Hall has an estimated net worth of $1.3 million. However, that experience, along with sparring sessions against quality opponents in Ireland, convinced Williams he will be too much for Hall. [16] He participated in The Grand Knockout Tournament 1987 charity event television special. One of these, however, almost destroyed his career and his life. 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. talkSPORT BET: Bet 20 on Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin, Get 20 In Free Bets CLAIM HERE, T&Cs: 18+ New customers only. However, Williams' trainer and former WBO middleweight world champion Andy Lee believes the former All Blacks player can shoot even further. In this regard, he had had a difficult time during his own career. 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. Rocking up there, I was a bit nervous, but then I held my own, it wasnt like I got smashed. 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. Barry Hall headbutted Sonny Bill Williams as the two squared off at the weigh-in for the highly-anticipated contest. This time though, against the New Zealand rugby league and union legend, he has promised to give his all. Its a reminder that if he drops his guard for a split second, he will get tagged. In Ireland, he was beating all the sparring partners, he didnt lose one spar, he barely lost a round. 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. What do you say? McGuigan was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000 and International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. Thats the evidence for him to believe in himself. Thats something he had to learn.. After another win, he suffered his first setback, losing a hotly disputed decision to Peter Eubank (brother of Chris Eubank) over eight rounds at Corn Exchange at the Brighton Dome. The third was a tie. Hall weighed in at a lean and mean 97.8kg, giving away more than 11kg to Williams (109.1kg). The referee even attempted to end the matchup early, waving off the fight before allowing Hall to continue as he got to his feet a second time. 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. The PPV set back viewers $50 and some felt as if they hadn't received their value for money. Maybe just the hype, the build-up, I dont know what it was. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words. Barry Hall "The sharpness. 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. It's been almost three years since Akkawy, a former sparring partner of Canelo Alvarez, has been in the squared circle and he showed some positive signs with some heavy power shots throughout. 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. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Ali's death affected McGuigan so much that he was not sure he wanted to carry on as a boxer. 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. He lets his punches flow and they are very heavy. Williams has the power to hurt any heavyweight, but its all about setting up first. training with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Order the event at stan.com.au/event, Greatest story in sports history: SBW tipped to fight for heavyweight world title. Born in Napoleonville, Louisiana, Hall was the second of five children of Louis and Ida Hall. The Mail spoke to Amatruda, who has put on cards featuring Australia's biggest boxing names. Were working to restore 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. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Mundine won on the judges' scorecards via unanimous decision. He was so accurate. Its crazy how my body has adapted to boxing, Williams said. He is 62 years old, and will be turning 63 in 10 months. His immediate focus is Wednesday nights Turf War against Barry Hall a pay-per-view offering from Stan Event at Sydneys Aware Super Theatre. 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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. [18] McGuigan's daughter, Nika, died in 2019 aged 33. Try 14-Days Free Now >. Williams now holds an undefeated profession recorded of 9-0. In footy, do you not miss a tackle? [citation needed], McGuigan lives near Whitstable, Kent, with his wife. I never thought I would win two rugby World Cups, I never thought Id win NRL titles, be voted best rugby league player in the world, that type of stuff when I was 15. Williams has also spent time with compatriot Joseph Parker in Morecambe training with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Million To Fight Rugby World 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. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words.Credit: James Brickwood. Sonny is very quick on the uptake, hes quite obsessive about it. [citation needed]. Sonny Bill Williams works out with trainer Andy Lee. Barry Hall has an estimated net worth of $1.3 million. Get 2x 10 Free Bets on any sports market. Its all about the jab. In his head he must be thinking that its a foregone conclusion that hes just going to walk straight through me and then onto Paul I think thats arrogant. Mundine jr's debut impressed those in commentary. He became a UK citizen so that he could compete for British titles. The Sydney fighter laid on some brutal body shots but Singh withstood all the punishment to finish the fight standing, which looked doubtful during the clash. Is that the greatest story in sports history, if he fights for the heavyweight title? What do you say? But I just wasnt myself today. Sonny Bill Williams tipped to fight Barry Hall for heavyweight world title Sport Boxing World Boxing This was published 4 months ago Greatest story in sports history: Ringside commentators, including Aussie boxing legend Danny Green, were left in awe of Williams thunderous return to boxing. Williams comes out to plenty of support from the crowd surrounded by an entourage. I remember we sparred against a European cruiserweight champion who had just lost his belt, Tommy McCarthy, Williams said. 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. He was the better man on the night. 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. I just concentrate on the next day to get better and better. Medawar pushed his way into the interview and said he wanted to meet him in an eight-round clash. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words.Credit: James Brickwood. In what could easily be the domestic fight of the year, Paul Fleming won an absolute war against Jackson England by unanimous decision. [1], McGuigan has tried his hand at acting, appearing in the movie Malicious Intent in 2000. Both were seen chatting without any venom and shared a smile. 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. Barry Hall Apologises For Defeat To Sonny Bill Williams He then became the number one featherweight challenger for the WBA. Its not the daily vigorous training of up-and-downs, wrestling, all of that intense NRL stuff. He made the decision to box after training on his own for two months with no ill effects, impressing Lee with his balance and movement. "Time! He earned this through his career as an Australian footballer. THESE OLD VS YOUNGER MISMATCH FIGHTS ARE JUST A DISGRACEFUL JOKE !!!!! 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. Born in Clones, Ireland, McGuigan was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. Hall himself felt the need to apologise to fans afterwards after admitting that perhaps nerves got the best of him against a man nine years his junior. 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. "Because I was nervous before the fight.". Sonny Bill Williams knocks out Barry Hall in first round of boxing bout, Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. By Sam Worthington Mar 20th, 2022 Sonny Bill Williams has won two Rugby World Cups, two NRL premierships and is an undefeated heavyweight boxer. "Sonny Bill just dropped it on him and imposed his will, he pressed it and wanted to get him out of there. Although Cabrera's corner protested the outcome, McGuigan remained the winner by a knockout. Sonny Bill Williams has destroyed Barry Hall in a two-minute belting that has stunned the boxing world and left commentators in awe. 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). Footy stars-turned-boxers Barry Hall and Sonny Bill Williams will come to blows in a cross-code fight on March 23. "There's a new guy in my division: Nikita Tszyu. The super-welterweight clash between Terry Nickolas and Jason Medawar has begun. Akkawy took the fight, 60-54 60-54 60-54 on the judges' scorecards. Barry Hall Height How tall is Barry Hall? As part of his preparation for the Hall fight, Williams spent time in an overseas training camp with Fury and Parker. Im really disappointed and Im not sure where the road leads.. Photo: Stan Sport 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. McGuigan made his professional boxing debut at the age of 20, on May 10, 1981. However now, at the age of 36, Williams can fully dedicate himself to the sport without distraction. boxing Fans immediately took to social media afterwards to slam the embarrassingly lopsided nature of the fight. There were also several classy moments after the fight, with Williams walking to Halls corner and embracing his opponent. Ringside commentator and Aussie boxing legend Danny Green said he was thoroughly impressed by the manner of Williams' victory. Its a journey that has taken him to Europe, where he rubbed shoulders with heavyweight sensations Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker, as part of a plan to dedicate two years of his life to the sport. Hall apologised for his performance after the fight. However, Williams had never fully devoted himself to boxing. Despite being docked two points for the low blows, Hall won on the judges' scorecards 58-55, 58-54, 58-54. 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. When asked who he wants to fight next, Williams responded: Theres talk of Gallen, so maybe Gallen.. I train hard and I want to box. 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. "Young Choc has some juice. Fleming was knocked down in round two and threw three punches after the bell in round six , but still managed to walk away with the victory. McGuigan is a Roman Catholic, and at a time when Catholics and Protestants were clashing during The Troubles, he married a Protestant, Sandra Mealiff. He also served as referee on the UK television game show Grudge Match, hosted by Nick Weir. As a non-sectarian sporting ambassador for Northern Ireland, he drew on the experience of Joey Dunlop and George Best. 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. Full credit to Williams. Fellow commentator Andy Raymond said: Sonny Bill Williams is the king. Barry Hall His record was 32 wins and 3 losses, with 28 victories by knockout. It will also be the first time since 2019 that Hall returns to the boxing ring having fought Paul Gallen in their Code War bout. Boxing 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. Paul Gallen vs Barry Hall: Gallens boxing record, who has Three-time AFL premiership winner Cameron Mooney has vowed to put former Essendon star Tom Bellchambers on his backside. 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. [21] He also fought in Ring Magazine's 1986 Fight of the Year, and was a title character in the 8-bit computer game, Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing. 3:00 ref: Isidro Rodriguez 79-76 Franco Priami 77-76 Marco Antonio They will see how good he is, and they will want to test themselves against him, knowing they will get well paid for it. "It is well within his reach. With technique, its like a golf swing - everything has to work in sync. World Cup-winning All Black. He currently works as a boxing pundit for Sky TV. Maybe just the hype, the build-up, I dont know what it was. 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. Hall apologised for his performance after the fight. The man overseeing Williams journey is Andy Lee, a former WBO middleweight boxing champion who trains some of the biggest names in the sport. 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. Suddenly it was very easy to tell Williams was nine years younger and boasted an 11kg weight advantage. He just smoked him. 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. Williams jolted Hall in the first 30 seconds with some crisp, accurate shots. He won the All Ireland Amateur Championship in 1976 having defeated Martin Brereton. Theres no real way of gaining confidence unless you do the work. Card payments only. Stapleton stayed down and asked if the fight was going be called over the illegal punches but the official gave Hall a second warning, in somewhat of a questionable call. 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. Williams ended the contest with a searing right hook that collected Hall across the cheek. McGuigan became the champion by dropping Pedroza in round seven and winning a unanimous fifteen-round decision in a fight refereed by hall of fame referee Stanley Christodoulou. "I was quite nervous today, which is rare for me. [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. Yes, it hurts and will be extremely hard, but growth will come from it. He is currently a boxing manager and promoter through Cyclone Promotions. Im 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, Hall said. One of the biggest fights boxing has seen in recent years has ended in extraordinary fashion with a fighter floored by a ghost punch. I want him in the ring. 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. Hes a different person altogether. Sonny Bill Williams, by his own admission, used to be a footballer who threw punches. Ive got a world-class jab. [10], In 1982, McGuigan won eight fights, seven by knockout. 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. Both sides would say: 'Leave the fighting to McGuigan.' He hits hard and I got caught. https://t.co/QZmzr1cdRK, Tusubira Luyirika (@tymmo_luyirika) March 23, 2022. Youll see.. After his mother's death, the family moved to New Orleans, where he began He is a former featherweight world champion. He needed to change that mindset. Box-pro Box-am Kings Hall, Belfast W-RTD. Parker told talkSPORT in January: Im back into training, back into training camp with Tyson. Box-pro 0% career: 2019-2022 debut: 2019-11-15 ID# 902893 sex: male alias: Big Bad Barry: nationality: Australia height: 6 4 / 194cm: Barry McGuigan (The Clones Cyclone) is a retired Irish professional boxer. Thats what Im doing.. There was some confusion with the referee appearing to wave the fight off as Hall got back to his feet. Boxing Im not blowing smoke; my ambition with Sonny is to one day fight for the heavyweight championship, Lee told the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Stapleton was ordered to get back to his feet when replays showed the second shot was lower than the first. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting, Score the biggest stories of the week with our newsletter, AFL makes key admission after Collingwood dudded in 'staggering' farce, Wayne Bennett lashes out after NRL admits Dolphins were dudded in loss, Leicester and Everton draw 2-2 in EPL relegation scrap, Alex de Minaur at centre of worrying scenes in brutal drama at Madrid Open, Matildas despair as Arsenal miss out on European final. 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. 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 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. And my fights felt a little like sunshine. 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. Fighting fitness is completely different [to football], its something you have to build up, Lee said. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Former NRL star Sonny Bill Williams destroyed AFL legend Barry Hall in just under two minutes in a matchup that stunned the boxing world. New Zealand's dual-code football star Williams demolished the AFL great in Sydney on Wednesday night, dominating from the opening seconds. He stepped up and had a go. I want to fight the best on the George Kambosos undercard. [17] McGuigan's relationship with world champion, Carl Frampton, whom he managed and promoted, ended in 2017. Williams admitted he was initially apprehensive when given the opportunity to rub shoulders with Fury and Parker. The referee added: "Let's box. Barry Hall Its about putting yourself in uncomfortable places. Asked about his next fight, Williams referred to the long-talked-about match-up against fellow former NRL great Gallen. Listen," said the referee during the first round, as picked up by Stan's coverage. No respect. I don't want to fight guys like this. " For me, its a great boost in the arm of confidence for such an astute man in the game to say that. In 1985, McGuigan became BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Barry Hall McGuigan represented Northern Ireland in the Commonwealth Games at Edmonton 1978 and represented Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Barry "I've got no respect for him. Williams was dominant right from the get go and landed a left hook inside the first minute that floored Hall. Now hes punching right; hes distributing his weight correctly and leveraging his punches. New Zealand's dual-code football star In 2005 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. 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). [5][6] As of 2010, they remain married after over three decades.[7].
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