Williams built an unbeaten 7-0 record, against limited opposition, between 2009 and 2015. Not long after Williams had Hall down again with a right hand, which left the former Sydney Swan on all-fours. I wouldn't choose sides. He didn't have much time but he was fresh for this one. McGuigan began his juvenile boxing career at the Wattlebridge Amateur Boxing Club, County Fermanagh and later moved to the Smithborough Amateur Boxing Club, County Monaghan. The Bournemouth-based band The Worry Dolls named a track "Barry McGuigan" on their album, The Man That Time Forgot. If knockouts were the result of power, then the strongest man would have the most knockouts. 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. Many have been left frustrated in what seemed like a mismatch from the start, with Williams landing a left hook in 15 seconds before earning the first knockdown of the fight in 45 seconds. "I watched a bit of Mike Tyson, tried to figure out what he does.". "There's a new guy in my division: Nikita Tszyu. 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. Now hes punching right; hes distributing his weight correctly and leveraging his punches. Mercifully, Hall was saved any further punishment when the fight was stopped at the 1:55 minute mark of the first round. Hall walks out to the Screaming Jets playing live inside the ring. Fans immediately took to social media afterwards to slam the embarrassingly lopsided nature of the fight. New Zealand's dual-code football star Former Australian Football League (AFL) player Hall lost his cool momentarily, but the two were quickly separated. Later that year, he was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, becoming the first person not born in the United Kingdom to win the award. 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. Sonny Bill Williams has knocked out AFL great Barry Hall in the first round of their highly-anticipated fight that proved an utter mismatch. 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. Ive always been a part-time boxer, but now Im doing it fulltime I can see the growth, Williams said. Born in Napoleonville, Louisiana, Hall was the second of five children of Louis and Ida Hall. Million To Fight Rugby World Im just in shock. The referee added: "Let's box. McGuigan is a dual citizen of both Ireland and the United Kingdom. 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. There were also several classy moments after the fight, with Williams walking to Halls corner and embracing his opponent. Barry Hall Despite being docked two points for the low blows, Hall won on the judges' scorecards 58-55, 58-54, 58-54. "There's talk of Gallen, so maybe Gallen," SBW said to rousing cheers from the crowd. Asked about his next fight, Williams referred to the long-talked-about match-up against fellow former NRL great Gallen. In this regard, he had had a difficult time during his own career. Born in Clones, Ireland, McGuigan was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986. That was just a domination against a beast of a man in Barry Hall.. Its crazy how my body has adapted to boxing, Williams said. Card payments only. I remember we sparred against a European cruiserweight champion who had just lost his belt, Tommy McCarthy, Williams said. 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. [19], He is the Chairman of the Professional Boxing Association, an organisation he has wanted to set up for over a decade, with the intention of teaching boxers the importance of education, and indeed educating them. The ringside microphones heard the pair exchanging words of nothing but respect. No wrestling, no throwing". '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! 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So much respect for Barry and his team for coming in and doing this," Williams said. Sonny is very quick on the uptake, hes quite obsessive about it. He needed to change that mindset. 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. However now, at the age of 36, Williams can fully dedicate himself to the sport without distraction. Sonny Bill Williams has knocked out Barry Hall inside two minutes and says Paul Gallen could be his next opponent. They boys are ready to throw hands now. It looked like Hall had been hit with a left hook and he appeared unsteady after standing up. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. "Time! The proof in the pudding will be on Wednesday, he said. He currently works as a boxing pundit for Sky TV. Former NRL star Sonny Bill Williams destroyed AFL legend Barry Hall in just under two minutes in a matchup that stunned the 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. Hes as good as any, Lee said. 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. "He hits hard and I got caught. This period marked his first trip to fight outside Europe (when he beat Lavon McGowan by a knockout in the first round in Chicago), before he got his first try at a European title. I was quite nervous today, which is rare for me. Rocking up there, I was a bit nervous, but then I held my own, it wasnt like I got smashed. Im just so impressed with Sonny Bill. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. 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. ", Phil Rothfield, of The Daily Telegraph, also tweeted: "What a farce.". [5][6] As of 2010, they remain married after over three decades.[7]. He didnt miss. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Its not the daily vigorous training of up-and-downs, wrestling, all of that intense NRL stuff. He made the decision to box after training on his own for two months with no ill effects, impressing Lee with his balance and movement. Going to league, union and even jumping in the boxing ring through some stages of my career, looking back in hindsight the biggest victories as a sportsperson are when I have gone into those places, put myself out there., Turf War Live and Exclusive on Stan Event March 23. Hes naturally heavy handed, he doesnt have to try to punch hard. Williams has just three stoppages from his eight wins, but believes he can finish off Hall early if he stays patient and waits for his opportunity. Youll see.. But just as importantly, Lee believes his charge will produce a performance befitting a fighter rather than a footballer. Click to reveal ", Another user commented: "Stoked I'll be able to watch the whole thing in an Instagram reel but. Full credit to Williams. He got me a good one and woke me up a bit, Williams said of the black eye. His immediate focus is Wednesday nights Turf War against Barry Hall a pay-per-view offering from Stan Event at Sydneys Aware Super Theatre. That was incredible from Sonny Bill Williams. WebBarry Hall 0: 1: 1: 0 KOs 1 KOs; wiki. The Paul Gallen fight I wasnt nervous at all, so its a bit out of character. Williams ended the contest with a searing right hook that collected Hall across the cheek. "I think it's a magic performance for his first fight," said Danny Green. I wish we could fight tomorrow, thats how excited I am. Physically, boxing is a lot less torture on the joints, believe it or not, he said. I just concentrate on the next day to get better and better. talkSPORT BET: Bet 20 on Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin, Get 20 In Free Bets CLAIM HERE, T&Cs: 18+ New customers only. Im just so impressed with Sonny Bill. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Suddenly it was very easy to tell Williams was nine years younger and boasted an 11kg weight advantage. After a couple of weeks in Ireland, I told him Youre no longer a rugby player trying to box, youre a boxer who used to play rugby, Lee said, Sonny Bill Williams works out with trainer Andy Lee.Credit: James Brickwood. BoxRec: Barry McGuigan It proved to be a gruelling fifteen-round title bout under a blazing late-afternoon sun and 110-degree heat in the ring. In other combat sports like MMA, when a fighter cops a low blow, they are usually given extra time to recover in order to fight on. The scene has set-up a possible showdown between Gallen and Williams, more than 10 years after Gallen first challenged the former All Black. 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 headbutted Sonny Bill Williams as the two squared off at the weigh-in for the highly-anticipated contest. boxing Sonny Bill Williams knocks out Barry Hall in first round of boxing bout, Catch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's news. Performance & security by Cloudflare. For Sonny Bill to drive straight through him like that, thats a statement.. [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. In 1983, he won four fights, earning the British Title against Vernon Penprase. But I just wasn't myself today. Listen," said the referee during the first round, as picked up by Stan's coverage. And my fights felt a little like sunshine. 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. Both were seen chatting without any venom and shared a smile. "You were holding, you were holding," he said to Medawar. Sonny Bill Williams knocks out Barry Hall in first round He used to say his father was his greatest inspiration and, after his death, apparently felt no reason to continue boxing. Your IP: training with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. 192.254.131.70 Given he is nine years younger than Hall, SBW is expected to finish stronger the longer the fight goes. We're moments away from Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall. This inspired the Hacienda Brothers' song "If Daddy Don't Sing Danny Boy", written by boxer and musician Chris Gaffney. [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. Not content with defeating Barry Hall, Sonny Bill Williams called out fellow former NRL legend Paul Gallen. 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. On that occasion, he felt he should have done more to secure the victory, as the contest ended in a draw. Williams jolted the Sydney Swans premiership winner in the first 30 seconds with some crisp, accurate shots. Williams was a hurricane from the first bell and had knocked Hall down inside the first 45 seconds of the fight. Thats unbelievable. No Cash out. McGuigan represented Northern Ireland in the Commonwealth Games at Edmonton 1978 and represented Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. [11] According to the book The Ring: Boxing The 20th Century. The PPV set back viewers $50 and some felt as if they hadn't received their value for money. ADVERTISEMENT That year, he made his debut in the ring against former NRL star Paul Gallen, with the pairs fight ending in a majority draw. [1], McGuigan has tried his hand at acting, appearing in the movie Malicious Intent in 2000. Both fighters showed immense will to be standing at the end of the six-round welterweight clash. Another winner on the undercard was professional debutant Rahim Mundine, the third generation of the outstanding Australian boxing family. Williams called out Paul Gallen after the fight and the pair spoke after Williams left the ring. He also served as referee on the UK television game show Grudge Match, hosted by Nick Weir. Opt in & bet 20 on any sport at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. At 45 he is also nine years older than Williams but is revelling in a 'Barry against the world' mindset. Williams was keen to express his views on Hall, having been labelled arrogant. 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. I apologise to my family because I feel like Ive let everyone down. Ringside commentator and Aussie boxing legend Danny Green said he was thoroughly impressed by the manner of Williams' victory. The Mail spoke to Amatruda, who has put on cards featuring Australia's biggest boxing names. "There's talk of Gallen, so maybe Gallen," he said. READ MORE: Sonny Bill Williams' Middle East plea amid Ukraine 'heartache' THESE OLD VS YOUNGER MISMATCH FIGHTS ARE JUST A DISGRACEFUL JOKE !!!!! He hits hard and I got caught. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. 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. 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Now they're back in Kyiv, Baby with bowel obstruction died after hospital's failures, coroner finds, NT Chief Minister apologises to outgoing police commissioner over retirement settlement comments, Nouma is an island paradise but for the next year you're not allowed to swim, Live: Celebrities arrive at the Met Gala for fashion's biggest night, Three firefighters rushed to hospital, one critical, after factory fire south of Brisbane, Live: Reserve Bank tipped to leave interest rates on hold for a second month, ASX to open lower. He was so accurate. He attracted an enormous following in the mid-1980s, particularly to the King's Hall in Belfast which he regularly filled to capacity. Barry got caught cold. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words.Credit: James Brickwood. He hasn't done a great deal of sparring. Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall boxing: Judges scores,