Sonny Bill Williams was brutally finished by a former UFC star.
On July 16, the rugby legend will battle it out with Paul Gallen in a huge grudge match at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
After years of verbal sparring, rugby and boxing fans are excited to see the powerhouses settle their differences once and for all.
However, while his nemesis is coming off a win, Williams’ last appearance inside the ring ended in disaster.
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Sonny Bill Williams got knocked out by Mark Hunt
On November 5, 2022, Sonny Bill Williams battled it out with Mark Hunt at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia.
Going into the contest, the former K1 world champion, who was 48 at the time, was considered an underdog. Not only had he lost his prior contest to Paul Gallen, but his opponent had an impressive 9-0 record.
The bout started as expected with the younger man tagging ‘The Super Samoan’ with vicious shots.
However, as the rounds rolled by, Williams began to slow down, opening the door for Hunt to get back into the contest.
In the fourth, the MMA veteran landed a crushing blow that sent his rival’s gumshield flying out of his mouth, before connecting with a left hand that scored a knockdown.
Showcasing grit and determination, the favorite got back to his feet. But when Hunt detonated a big right hand, the referee jumped in.
Rugby legend, Paul Gallen, destroyed a former heavyweight world champion
Hunt isn’t the only big name Gallen has on his record.
On a night he’ll never forget, the former Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks player made a massive statement.
In a huge surprise, Gallen knocked out an ex-heavyweight world champion.