Performance & security by Cloudflare. New Zealand's dual-code football star Sonny Bill Williams has knocked out AFL great Barry Hall in the first round of their highly-anticipated fight that proved an utter mismatch. [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. Barry Hall Ali's death affected McGuigan so much that he was not sure he wanted to carry on as a boxer. Barry Hall headbutts Sonny Bill Williams at weigh-in ahead The fight is set to take place on Wednesday, March 23 at the Aware Super Theatre, International Convention Centre in Sydney. "You were holding, you were holding," he said to Medawar. Having won Rugby World Cups and NRL premierships, Williams wont freeze on the big stage. Thats unbelievable. [22] The popular German musician and composer Udo Lindenberg also dedicated his song "Jonny Boxer" to McGuigan in 1986. [citation needed] In August 2009, he co-presented Charity Lords of the Ring with Lucy Kennedy.[20]. However, Williams had never fully devoted himself to boxing. Barry Hall AFLW star Tayla Harris has made a thunderous return to boxing, watched on by Melbourne Demons teammates and her partner. A genuine boxer now: SBWs journey from footbrawler to fighter. The PPV set back viewers $50 and some felt as if they hadn't received their value for money. boxing What do you say? 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. That was just a domination against a beast of a man in Barry Hall.. The referee added: "Let's box. For Sonny Bill to drive straight through him like that, thats a statement.. Do I believe it? He then fired up at Nickolas, saying: "You, behave. Boxing 2022: Anger over Sonny Bill-Barry Hall 'disgrace' Im really disappointed and Im not sure where the road leads.. Hall and Williams eventually shook hands before the latter shoved the 45-year-old in the chest as they headed their separate ways. Asked to respond to Lees comments, Williams said: I look at Andy as one of the best trainers in the world. But just as importantly, Lee believes his charge will produce a performance befitting a fighter rather than a footballer. 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. 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. "There's a reason why only one per cent of people do this type of stuff. Although I played with a flamboyant style [in football], I was always very mindful of doing the one-percenters well, Williams said. WebEarly life. Ringside commentators, including Aussie boxing legend Danny Green, were left in awe of Williams thunderous return to boxing. Hall made his AFL debut for St Kilda in 1996. It is well within his reach. Barry Hall hit the canvas three times during the one-sided bout. 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. 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. Under the guidance of trainers Danny McEntee and Frank Mulligan he rapidly established himself as an exceptional boxer. I apologise to my family because I feel like Ive let everyone down. I train hard and I want to box. Barry Hall He was the better man on the night. [16] He participated in The Grand Knockout Tournament 1987 charity event television special. THESE OLD VS YOUNGER MISMATCH FIGHTS ARE JUST A DISGRACEFUL JOKE !!!!! People appreciated that."[8]. [23] He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1994. He hasn't done a great deal of sparring. I want to fight the best on the George Kambosos undercard. But what I did know is that you will get the best me work-ethic wise. Thats what Im doing. 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. Williams has already won two rugby World Cups with New Zealand and two NRL premierships, with the Bulldogs and Roosters. Fans immediately took to social media afterwards to slam the embarrassingly lopsided nature of the fight. Williams now holds an undefeated profession recorded of 9-0. 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. "It is well within his reach. Fellow commentator Andy Raymond said: Sonny Bill Williams is the king. SBW has an incredible aerobic capacity, the result of good genes and an unmatched work ethic. I just concentrate on the next day to get better and better. Watch Boxing Live & On-Demand on Kayo. Asked about his next fight, Williams referred to the long-talked about match-up against fellow former NRL great Paul Gallen. WebThings got intense as Barry Hall and Paul Gallen weighed in ahead of their big #CODEWAR fight this weekend. The third was a tie. Now he has sent a message that he is back as a legitimate force in the ring. 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. "I need the experience," he said post-fight. McGuigan was honoured in an Irish ballad song released in 1984, "Clones Cyclone", written by Johnny McCauley and sung by Big Tom. There was some confusion with the referee appearing to wave the fight off as Hall got back to his feet the second time. "There's a reason why only one per cent of people do this type of stuff. I'm really disappointed and I'm not sure where the road leads.". Not content with defeating Barry Hall, Sonny Bill Williams called out fellow former NRL legend Paul Gallen. [citation needed], On 16 November, Italy's Valerio Nati boxed McGuigan for the vacant European Featherweight title in Belfast. Nickolas then said he had "no respect" for Medawar in a post-fight interview in the ring. 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. BoxRec: Barry McGuigan Thats what Ive got in spades.. 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. 9.35pm on Nov 15, 2019 Fourth is done Gallen again had Hall uneasy on his feet at the start of the fourth round but a powerful uppercut from Hall kept his momentum. That was incredible from Sonny Bill Williams. He earned this through his career as an Australian footballer. Paul Gallen vs Barry Hall: Gallens boxing record, who has The scene has set up a dream showdown between the footy legends, more than 10 years after Gallen first challenged Williams. Im not stupid, I understand the challenge I have in front of me. He attracted an enormous following in the mid-1980s, particularly to the King's Hall in Belfast which he regularly filled to capacity. His ambition to become a bona fide boxer, an important distinction, began 11 weeks ago. Barry McGuigan was born in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland. 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. Hall weighed in at a lean and mean 97.8kg, giving away more than 11kg to Williams (109.1kg). They are fighting four three-minute rounds. 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. Opt in & bet 20 on any sport at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. He didnt miss. Im just so impressed with Sonny Bill. I apologise to my family because I feel like Ive let everyone down. Thats something he had to learn.. 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 used to say his father was his greatest inspiration and, after his death, apparently felt no reason to continue boxing. As a non-sectarian sporting ambassador for Northern Ireland, he drew on the experience of Joey Dunlop and George Best. 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. Heavyweight champion of the world? [citation needed], In 1985, McGuigan met former world featherweight champion Juan Laporte and won by a decision after ten rounds. "I haven't even had an amateur fight, so it's a good experience. The Paul Gallen fight I wasnt nervous at all, so its a bit out of character. Barry Hall has an estimated net worth of $1.3 million. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. [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. Boxing The 36-year-old won the rugby Hes a different person altogether. Is that the greatest story in sports history, if he fights for the heavyweight title? I understand when it comes to the big dance, the big occasions, the small things get the job done.. The Paul Gallen fight I wasn't nervous at all, so it's a bit out of character. 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. No respect. "There's talk of Gallen, so maybe Gallen," SBW said to rousing cheers from the crowd. He hits hard and I got caught. 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. Box-pro 0% career: 2019-2022 debut: 2019-11-15 ID# 902893 sex: male alias: Big Bad Barry: nationality: Australia height: 6 4 / 194cm: Do you not drop the ball? Thats the evidence for him to believe in himself. 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. [citation needed], McGuigan lives near Whitstable, Kent, with his wife. He then became the number one featherweight challenger for the WBA. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Barry Hall Ive got a black eye, I got punched in the face. 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. Rocking up there, I was a bit nervous, but then I held my own, it wasnt like I got smashed. Youll see.. [citation needed]. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. In 1985, McGuigan became BBC Sports Personality of the Year. 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. Williams comes out to plenty of support from the crowd surrounded by an entourage. By Sam Worthington Mar 20th, 2022 Sonny Bill Williams has won two Rugby World Cups, two NRL premierships and is an undefeated heavyweight boxer. 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. When the referee came over to check if Hall was ok, the former AFL player didn't really respond but proceeded forward anyway. After his mother's death, the family moved to New Orleans, where he began You show him something today and in the middle of the night hes texting you and asking questions about a certain move, a certain stance or posture. 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've got no respect for him. Cabrera was not aware of this rule and the fight was stopped. Barry McGuigan - Wikipedia 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. Full credit to Williams. Williams ended the contest with a searing right hook that collected Hall across the cheek. 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. McGuigan also overcame contenders Paul DeVorce and Charm Chiteule, retained his British and European titles against Clyde Ruan, and held on to the latter belt against Esteban Eguia to keep alive his chances of a world title fight. Williams has the power to hurt any heavyweight, but its all about setting up first. Sport, religion and family: Who is incoming AFL boss Andrew Dillon? Listen," said the referee during the first round, as picked up by Stan's coverage. 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. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. New to Kayo? He earned this through his career as an Australian footballer. Yes, it hurts and will be extremely hard, but growth will come from it. Barry Hall Williams was a "It's fact," Hall said, while playing down the considerable gap in weight. 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. 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. '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 He didnt miss. 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. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words. Green was stunned at the manner of Williams knockout win, saying during the fight: He is annihilating Barry. READ MORE: Sonny Bill Williams' Middle East plea amid Ukraine 'heartache' He became a UK citizen so that he could compete for British titles. We're moments away from Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Finbar Patrick McGuigan MBE (born 28 February 1961) is an Irish boxing promoter and former professional boxer. The Mail spoke to Amatruda, who has put on cards featuring Australia's biggest boxing names. 3:00 ref: Isidro Rodriguez 79-76 Franco Priami 77-76 Marco Antonio Boxing [13], McGuigan made his first defences against American Bernard Taylor, who was stopped in the ninth round, and Danilo Cabrera, who was knocked out in fourteen rounds. And my fights felt a little like sunshine. Fighting and sparring is about being able to perform and think when youre tired. 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Im just in shock," Green said. Theres no real way of gaining confidence unless you do the work. McGuigan won the crown with a knockout in the sixth round. 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. Three-time AFL premiership winner Cameron Mooney has vowed to put former Essendon star Tom Bellchambers on his backside. Barry Hall Apologises For Defeat To Sonny Bill Williams After the fight, McGuigan required hospitalisation because of his dehydrated state.[15]. 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. Sonny Bill Williams tipped to fight Barry Hall for WebBarry Hall 0: 1: 1: 0 KOs 1 KOs; wiki. Mundine won on the judges' scorecards via unanimous decision. 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There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. McGuigan stated that the support he received from both Protestants and Catholics in Ireland was because: "[the] shadows ran deep. Within 40 seconds, Hall returned to the canvas after taking a couple of big shots. 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. Ill show him something today and by tomorrow hes almost perfected it.. Your IP: 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. Williams jolted the Sydney Swans premiership winner in the first 30 seconds with some crisp, accurate shots. "Time! Please try again later. Suddenly it was very easy to tell Williams was nine years younger and boasted an 11kg weight advantage. He is the founder and CEO of Cyclone Promotions. He helped fill the void of the record-breaking forward Tony Lockett, who had moved to the Swans the previous season. He didn't miss when he was doing the finishing. However now, at the age of 36, Williams can fully dedicate himself to the sport without distraction. Barry Hall 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. 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 wins a unanimous points decision and takes his record to 8-1-1. In Ireland, he was beating all the sparring partners, he didnt lose one spar, he barely lost a round. The crowd give Hall a standing ovation. He didn't have much time but he was fresh for this one. Im really disappointed and Im not sure where the road leads.. Renowned trainer and former world champion Andy Lee has worked with Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker. "Young Choc has some juice. He won the All Ireland Amateur Championship in 1976 having defeated Martin Brereton. As the A-side in the contest, there will be pressure for Williams to score an emphatic knockout, but the telling blows will only land if he is patient. I understand, just like rugby and rugby league, theres a journey of ups and downs, a rollercoaster. "He hits hard and I got caught. In 1984, he won six bouts, all by knockout. The predicted improvement is the result of the time spent together in Europe, highlighted by a series of sparring sessions in Ireland against seasoned professionals including former European cruiserweight champion Tommy McCarthy. Hall was down after just 47 seconds, though referee Les Fear said he did not see a punch and said it was not a knockdown. Published 22:09, 23 March 2022 GMT. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He needed to change that mindset. Barry McGuigan (The Clones Cyclone) is a retired Irish professional boxer. He has grown up with boxing, hes got an amateur record, he was a Golden Gloves champion. [5][6] As of 2010, they remain married after over three decades.[7]. But for all he has achieved, Williams still struggles with a lack of self belief in the ring. Born in Napoleonville, Louisiana, Hall was the second of five children of Louis and Ida Hall. The Paul Gallen fight I wasnt nervous at all, so its a bit out of character. Mundine displayed some of the traits of his father, utilising slick feints and sometimes carrying his hands low. McGuigan then retired permanently from boxing. Thats what Im doing.. 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. Get 2x 10 Free Bets on any sports market. He was born in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland on February 28, 1961. I want him in the ring. Barry Hall Although Cabrera's corner protested the outcome, McGuigan remained the winner by a knockout. The world title defence.". However, Williams sealed the win with a right hook across Hall's cheek as he was knocked to the floor for the third time. But I just wasn't myself today. He looked relaxed and composed and fired off some slick flurries of blows. Born in Clones, Ireland, McGuigan was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. Sonny Bill Williams works out with trainer Andy Lee. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. In 1983, he won four fights, earning the British Title against Vernon Penprase. Opposed by Young Ali, on 14 June 1982, McGuigan won by a knockout in six rounds; Ali fell into a coma from which he never recovered. Lee quickly realised Williams had all the tools to be successful; athleticism, the ability to handle pressure, an absolute dedication to the craft and natural punching power. However, the bout was allowed to continue before Hall was knocked to the floor a third time. [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. Asked about his next fight, Williams referred to the long-talked-about match-up against fellow former NRL great Gallen. Williams improved his professional record to nine wins, with four by knockout, and no losses. [14] McGuigan held the lead halfway through, but suffered dehydration because of the extreme heat and wilted near the end, being knocked down in rounds ten and fifteen. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c0b7bb60ff6a05c So much respect for Barry and his team for coming in and doing this," Williams said. 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. I apologise. The bout went the full six rounds even though most thought Singh had no chance but he showed plenty of grit. 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. Mundine jr's debut impressed those in commentary. He has found joy as a family man and solace in his religion. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words. How about we box, eh?". 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.. Michael Hall def Mitchel Stapleton - Welterweight - Unanimous decision 58-55, 58-54, 58-54. They will see how good he is, and they will want to test themselves against him, knowing they will get well paid for it. "I think it's a magic performance for his first fight," said Danny Green. Maybe just the hype, the build-up, I dont know what it was. I wouldnt be wasting my time with Sonny Bill Williams if I didnt believe he could do something significant in this sport.. 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. In this regard, he had had a difficult time during his own career. Barry Hall https://t.co/QZmzr1cdRK, Tusubira Luyirika (@tymmo_luyirika) March 23, 2022. Williams predicts he will land more often than Hall and emerge victorious. At regional level he also held the British and European featherweight titles between 1983 and 1985.
