Paul Gallen eyeing off SBW fight

[MidniteProwler]

Gallen shouldn't be fighting Bodene Thompson if he is getting ready for SBW, he should maybe fight somebody who has at least had a few pro fights.

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Gallen has been training with Daniel Geale’s trainer Graham Shaw. But injuries including his ankle have limited him to about 3 or 4 sessions all year.

[bogan whisperer]

Paul Gallen, who'll fight New Zealand Warriors forward Bodene Thompson in Auckland next Tuesday, repeated his desire to take on Sonny Bill Williams,

Gallen said the public has made it clear they want the Trans-Tasman stoush - and he's keen to grant them their wish. "It's what we want to do, it's where we want to get to," said Gallen of the goal. "But it's not going to happen this preseason. Who knows if it'll happen or not but I do know it's [a fight] a lot of people want to see."

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... kiocr.html

If this fight happens any time soon SBW will box Gallen's ears off IMO.

[Like a Boss]

Thompson To Fight Gallen On Instinct

http://www.sportsfan.com.au/thompson-to ... fault.aspx?

The fierce trans-Tasman rivalry will extend to the boxing ring when Sydney NRL forward Paul Gallen takes on Warriors backrower Bodene Thompson.

The pair are on the Super 8 undercard in Auckland next Tuesday night, with Cronulla skipper Gallen looking to extend his 3-0 pro record, which includes two wins inside the distance.

Gallen, 34, has been sparring with southpaws in preparation for the left-handed Thompson.

"The southpaws I've sparred have probably boxed a lot more," the NSW State of Origin captain said.

"Me and Bodene are probably going to stand there and fight each other. He's going to be fit. He's very aggressive. I've got no doubt he'll be ready for it."

Before his pro debut in early 2014, Gallen had two Fight for Life charity bouts in Auckland, beating All Blacks Hika Elliot and Liam Messam in successive years.

Thompson, who will be making his professional boxing debut, says he will rely on instinct rather than a game plan or big weapon for the four three-minute rounds contest.

"I just fight off instinct," he said on Thursday.

"There will be times when I have to stick in tight and there will be times I might have to go out. We'll just have to wait and see."

Tauranga-born Thompson, who has just completed his first season with the Warriors after spells with West Tigers and Gold Coast, said he was feeling sharp after more than three weeks of boxing training.

He has been in the ring once before, when he won a charity bout on the Gold Coast four years ago.

Thompson has added motivation to beat Gallen.

"I still owe him one, because I remember a couple of years ago, he got a try on me when he dummied me from dummy half. It's still on my back."

[Like a Boss]

Well Sonny Bill Williams won't be throwing punches any time soon. But Paul Gallen has been keeping his hand in sparring Bowie Tupou :

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Sonny Bill Williams will fight Paul Gallen after the All Blacks end-of-year tour, according to Sydney Morning Herald writer Danny Weidler.

"I've heard for some time now he has wanted to fight me," Williams is quoted as saying.

"Well, provided we both get through our seasons OK, he will get what he wants. I don't back away from challenges. Let's get this thing cooking."

Weidler writes: "There is no question it will be a great fight: the grace and power of Williams up against the brute force of the bull Gallen."

Questions include whether a state Government will back the fight, with South Australia trumpeting the economic benefits of supporting the Anthony Mundine-Danny Green contest.

Williams is contracted to the All Blacks until the 2019 World Cup and has a clause allowing him to box in the off-season.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/ar ... d=11812655