[11] According to the book The Ring: Boxing The 20th Century. Barry Hall Williams now holds an undefeated profession recorded of 9-0. Ringside commentator and Aussie boxing legend Danny Green said he was thoroughly impressed by the manner of Williams' victory. It was a very mature and dangerous thing to do. No Cash out. Tayla Harris drops jaws with wild comeback, Blockbuster showdown coming for footy greats, World stunned as star paralyses fighter. The Daily Telegraphs Phil Rothfield tweeted: What a farce", while NRL commentator Phil Gould added: Ive spent $50 on greyhound races that lasted longer than that fight., Stunning - Barry Hall is a 45 year old man who has been retired from professional sport for a dozen years. The crowd give Hall a standing ovation. McGuigan was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000 and International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. The Bournemouth-based band The Worry Dolls named a track "Barry McGuigan" on their album, The Man That Time Forgot. [5][6] As of 2010, they remain married after over three decades.[7]. However, Williams' trainer and former WBO middleweight world champion Andy Lee believes the former All Blacks player can shoot even further. Boxing Record. But I just wasnt myself today. He was the better man on the night. World Cup-winning All Black. 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.. Williams has already won two rugby World Cups with New Zealand and two NRL premierships, with the Bulldogs and Roosters. Thats what Im doing.. Barry Hall Barry He needed to change that mindset. 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. The referee added: "Let's box. [citation needed], In 1985, McGuigan met former world featherweight champion Juan Laporte and won by a decision after ten rounds. McGuigan was honoured in an Irish ballad song released in 1984, "Clones Cyclone", written by Johnny McCauley and sung by Big Tom. Moments later the two-time NRL premiership winner landed a right hand that ended the fight. I just concentrate on the next day to get better and better. The discrepancy between the two fighters was obvious, with Williams being nine years younger and weighing 11kg more. 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. [citation needed] However, with his relationship with previous manager Barney Eastwood now at an end, McGuigan returned to the ring between 1988 and 1989, under the management of Frank Warren. garry1 (@garry182651377) March 23, 2022, Sonny Bill Williams makes easy work of Barry Hall, Nicholas Marshall (@Nichola15531379) March 23, 2022, Yikes Big Bad Punching bag Barry Hall #SBWvHall pic.twitter.com/r2s5kMSYsG, Dylan Matthews (@Dylan_Matthews6) March 23, 2022, And there we have it.Sonny Bill Williams. 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. Ive got a black eye, I got punched in the face. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Im just in shock," Green said. He told the Sydney Morning Herald: "I'm not blowing smoke; my ambition with Sonny is to one day fight for the heavyweight championship.". He was the better man on the night. Under the guidance of trainers Danny McEntee and Frank Mulligan he rapidly established himself as an exceptional boxer. Williams landed the first big right inside 30 seconds and Hall went down for what initially appeared to be the end of the fight but he survived the count. Former Australian Football League (AFL) player Hall lost his cool momentarily, but the two were quickly separated. 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. This time though, against the New Zealand rugby league and union legend, he has promised to give his all. He is 62 years old, and will be turning 63 in 10 months. Its crazy how my body has adapted to boxing, Williams said. The fakes from Sonny was incredible. 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. One of these, however, almost destroyed his career and his life. Catch up with The Loop, Jock Zonfrillo remembered as an 'incredible chef' and influential member of Australia's culinary landscape, 'Until we meet in heaven': Maryborough community comes to grips with triple fatality as loved ones remembered, Perfect storm brewing for housing market and it could make buying your own home a pipedream, Reserve Bank tipped to leave interest rates on hold for a second month, ASX to open lower, Catley and Foord out of Champions League final after Wolfsburg beat Arsenal in extra time. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. But without those challenges, there is no growth, no fire to get out of bed and be your best. [citation needed], On 16 November, Italy's Valerio Nati boxed McGuigan for the vacant European Featherweight title in Belfast. However, Williams sealed the win with a right hook across Hall's cheek as he was knocked to the floor for the third time. Barry McGuigan - Wikipedia He also defeated Paul Huggins and Angelo Licata during this period. I understand when it comes to the big dance, the big occasions, the small things get the job done.. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Barry Hall Apologises For Defeat To Sonny Bill Williams There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Three-time AFL premiership winner Cameron Mooney has vowed to put former Essendon star Tom Bellchambers on his backside. All times AEST (GMT +10). [22] The popular German musician and composer Udo Lindenberg also dedicated his song "Jonny Boxer" to McGuigan in 1986. Box-pro 0% career: 2019-2022 debut: 2019-11-15 ID# 902893 sex: male alias: Big Bad Barry: nationality: Australia height: 6 4 / 194cm: Mundine displayed some of the traits of his father, utilising slick feints and sometimes carrying his hands low. Sonny Bill Williams knocks out Barry Hall in first round Hall weighed in at a lean and mean 97.8kg, giving away more than 11kg to Williams (109.1kg). Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 'HE'S A LIZARD': UFC fighter's hilarious Mark Zuckerberg call-out, 'WHAT A DISGRACE': Aussie boxer's disqualification divides fans. 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: He lets his punches flow and they are very heavy. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. NRL premiership winner. Fighting fitness is completely different [to football], its something you have to build up, Lee said. Mundine almost ended the fight in the first after a flurry of punches had his opponent shaky but he survived. New to Kayo? 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. He didnt miss. But I just wasnt myself today. He used to say his father was his greatest inspiration and, after his death, apparently felt no reason to continue boxing. 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. 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. I apologise. "There's a new guy in my division: Nikita Tszyu. 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. Fans immediately took to social media afterwards to slam the embarrassingly lopsided nature of the fight. However now, at the age of 36, Williams can fully dedicate himself to the sport without distraction. Its all about the jab. 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. Hall and Williams eventually shook hands before the latter shoved the 45-year-old in the chest as they headed their separate ways. Sport, religion and family: Who is incoming AFL boss Andrew Dillon? Hall was down after just 47 seconds, though referee Les Fear said he didn't see a punch. 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. 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. He also served as referee on the UK television game show Grudge Match, hosted by Nick Weir. It proved to be a gruelling fifteen-round title bout under a blazing late-afternoon sun and 110-degree heat in the ring. 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But just as importantly, Lee believes his charge will produce a performance befitting a fighter rather than a footballer. He was so accurate. Centre ring. You will see somebody who looks like a seasoned, proper fighter., Turf War - Live and Exclusive on Stan Event March 23. He became a UK citizen so that he could compete for British titles. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Sonny Bill Williams has knocked out Barry Hall inside two minutes and says Paul Gallen could be his next opponent. Williams called out ex-NSW Origin captain Paul Gallen after the fight and the pair spoke as the victor was walking out of the ring. 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. Stapleton was ordered to get back to his feet when replays showed the second shot was lower than the first. 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. The second time around, McGuigan prevailed, by a knockout in the eighth round. I congratulated him and manned up. WebThings got intense as Barry Hall and Paul Gallen weighed in ahead of their big #CODEWAR fight this weekend. In this regard, he had had a difficult time during his own career. 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. Im just so impressed with Sonny Bill. Henry Hall (American boxer) - Wikipedia The 36-year-old Williams, who weighed in 11 kilograms heavier than Hall, improved his professional record to 9-0 while Hall dropped to 0-1-1. Barry Hall Try 14-Days Free Now >. He then fired up at Nickolas, saying: "You, behave. 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So much respect for Barry and his team for coming in and doing this," Williams said. I apologise to my family because I feel like Ive let everyone down. Order the event at stan.com.au/event, Greatest story in sports history: SBW tipped to fight for heavyweight world title. The former All Black and NRL premiership winner boasts an 8-0 record as a boxer, while Hall is unbeaten from his one fight - a draw against another former NRL star, Paul Gallen. He currently works as a boxing pundit for Sky TV. Finbar Patrick McGuigan MBE (born 28 February 1961) is an Irish boxing promoter and former professional boxer. "I congratulated him and manned up. Green was stunned at the manner of Williams knockout win, saying during the fight: He is annihilating Barry. I'm going to go home to my beautiful family. 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. Its about putting yourself in uncomfortable places. 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). He was fighting on the floor and grabbing my balls.". He won the All Ireland Amateur Championship in 1976 having defeated Martin Brereton. 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. There was some confusion with the referee appearing to wave the fight off as Hall got back to his feet. Hall apologised for his performance after the fight. A ruthless Williams ended the contest a few seconds later, after he landed a big right hand that felled Hall, prompting Fear to end the one-sided contest after one minute and 55 seconds. He looked relaxed and composed and fired off some slick flurries of blows. I train hard and I want to box. He and his wife have both been patrons for children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent. 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. If knockouts were the result of power, then the strongest man would have the most knockouts. How can you not get confidence from that? And my fights felt a little like sunshine. 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. Photo: Stan Sport Barry Hall hit the canvas three times during the one-sided bout. The PPV set back viewers $50 and some felt as if they hadn't received their value for money. Is that the greatest story in sports history, if he fights for the heavyweight title? Sonny Bill Williams has destroyed Barry Hall in a two-minute belting that has stunned the boxing world and left commentators in awe. Fighting and sparring is about being able to perform and think when youre tired. 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. 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. Kambosos, who was in Nickolas' corner, who should confirming a June world title defence against American Devin Haney in Melbourne soon. That will battle-harden me for Wednesday night.. "It's fact," Hall said, while playing down the considerable gap in weight. His immediate focus is Wednesday nights Turf War against Barry Hall a pay-per-view offering from Stan Event at Sydneys Aware Super Theatre. [17] McGuigan's relationship with world champion, Carl Frampton, whom he managed and promoted, ended in 2017. Yes, it hurts and will be extremely hard, but growth will come from it. Thats what Ive got in spades.. Cabrera was not aware of this rule and the fight was stopped. He played for St Kilda until 2001, kicking 144 g Free bets expire in 7 days. His ambition to become a bona fide boxer, an important distinction, began 11 weeks ago. [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. Williams improved his professional record to nine wins, with four by knockout, and no losses. He eventually lost a close decision and his world belt, which he was never to reclaim. Hall wins a unanimous points decision and takes his record to 8-1-1. The Mail spoke to Amatruda, who has put on cards featuring Australia's biggest boxing names. (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. Williams called out Paul Gallen after the fight and the pair spoke after Williams left the ring. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c0b7bb60ff6a05c However, some fans thought the fight was a joke for finishing so soon. Were working to restore it. Opt in & bet 20 on any sport at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. He hasn't done a great deal of sparring. Williams built an unbeaten 7-0 record, against limited opposition, between 2009 and 2015. Williams comes out to plenty of support from the crowd surrounded by an entourage. 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. 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. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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. Two biographies of McGuigan have been written. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. However, Williams had never fully devoted himself to boxing. [citation needed]. Barry Hall LOWERING THE CREDIBILITY OF BOXING, IF IT EVER HAD ANY IN THE FIRST PLACE !!! event bout wiki. I remember we sparred against a European cruiserweight champion who had just lost his belt, Tommy McCarthy, Williams said. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. You see, it was also entertainment people loved to forget the Troubles a while. Paul Gallen vs Barry Hall: Gallens boxing record, who has Boxing 2022: Anger over Sonny Bill-Barry Hall 'disgrace' Michael Hall def Mitchel Stapleton - Welterweight - Unanimous decision 58-55, 58-54, 58-54. As part of his preparation for the Hall fight, Williams spent time in an overseas training camp with Fury and Parker. Selected international fights, classic bouts and more. Williams retired from football because his knees could no longer take the strain. Barry McGuigan competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics as a featherweight; his record was: Round of 32: defeated Issack Mabushi (Tanzania) referee stopped contest in 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). Mundine won on the judges' scorecards via unanimous decision. Ringside commentators, including Aussie boxing legend Danny Green, were left in awe of Williams thunderous return to boxing. 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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 Ill show him something today and by tomorrow hes almost perfected it.. Both were seen chatting without any venom and shared a smile. When the referee came over to check if Hall was ok, the former AFL player didn't really respond but proceeded forward anyway. However, the bout was allowed to continue before Hall was knocked to the floor a third time. 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. Im going to go home to my beautiful family. Its a reminder that if he drops his guard for a split second, he will get tagged. For me, its a great boost in the arm of confidence for such an astute man in the game to say that. "The sharpness. The Paul Gallen fight I wasnt nervous at all, so its a bit out of character. 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. One of the biggest fights boxing has seen in recent years has ended in extraordinary fashion with a fighter floored by a ghost punch. He was the better man on the night. Now he has sent a message that he is back as a legitimate force in the ring. There were also several classy moments after the fight, with Williams walking to Halls corner and embracing his opponent. 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. 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, he said.