SBW to step in boxing ring

[jargan83]

Sonny Bill Williams to fight on Anthony Mundine's undercard

By staff writers

March 11, 2009

Sonny Bill Williams is set make his professional boxing debut on the undercard to Anthony Mundine's coming world title fight.

His decision to step into the ring was influenced by the fact that the proposed fight would be of benefit to Mundine’s KO To Drugs promotion.

Williams has reportedly been training for the stoush in a French boxing gym.

The Toulon rugby star made headlines earlier this month when it was announced he would return to Australia in June to play for the Barbarians against the Wallabies.

Mundine’s world title fight is expected to take place in May against Australia's IBO middleweight champion Daniel Geale.

An official announcement is expected later this month with SBW’s involvement to no doubt give the promotion a massive boost.

Williams was involved in Mundine's previous KO to Drugs promotion last year when he teamed up alongside Richmond AFL star Ben Cousins and Olympian Nova Batman (nee Peris) to support the cause.

Life’s been tough for the injury prone Williams since walking out on the Bulldogs to play rugby union for Toulon.

His star-studded team sit 11th in the Top 14 competition and have six games remaining before their campaign ends on May 16.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...009280,00.html

[Burgs]

I wonder if they will give the other slot to the NRL to auction off...

[jargan83]

that would be interesting, chuck him in the ring with Willie Mason, those don't see eye to eye

[Burgs]

Or go old school and chuck Hopa in there for a bit of cross division blood

[AndyS]

Jees, I don't know, surely this is just a variation on hobo fighting? The authorities should really step in...

[jargan83]

I'm just surprised that Toulon are allowing it to happen, surely it can't be a serious fight