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Former rugby star Paul Gallen outboxes Mark Hunt in Sydney, then calls out Robert Whittaker

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:48:33 +0000

Former UFC and PRIDE heavyweight contender Mark Hunt ’s return to competitive action after a three-year hiatus ended in defeat to former rugby star Paul Gallen , who promptly set his sights on another Antipodean MMA hero, Robert Whittaker . Gallen showed a solid chin and remarkable powers of recovery, as he took some thunderous shots from “The Super Samoan” over the course of their boxing match in Sydney. But Gallen’s work rate overall meant that the former Australia international rugby league player took home the win after securing a unanimous decision after six hard-hitting rounds, with the three judges scoring it 58-56, 58-56, 59-55 to extend his professional boxing record to 10-0-1. Seven years his opponent’s junior, Gallen outworked 46-year-old Hunt over the course of their six-round co-main event, but it was Hunt who came closest to ending the fight inside the distance.

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Mark Hunt vs. Paul Gallen: Best photos

BAD MMA News — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:43:12 +0000

Check out the best shots from Mark Hunt ’s heavyweight boxing showcase against former NRL rugby league star Paul Gallen in Sydney, Australia. Gallen won the fight by unanimous decision. (photos by Christian Cicchini for MMA Junkie)

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Video: Watch Mark Hunt trash talk former rugby star Paul Gallen ahead of boxing clash

BAD MMA News — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:23:04 +0000

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Mark Hunt in action, but if his pre-fight press conference for his upcoming boxing match is anything to go by, the fire still burns strong inside “The Super Samoan.” Former UFC and Pride FC heavyweight contender Hunt is set to take on former rugby league star Paul Gallen in a six-round heavyweight bout in the co-main event of a fight card in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday and, during the pre-fight press conference it didn’t take long for the temperature to rise ahead of their eagerly anticipated clash. Hunt had already said that he’s looking forward to making his return to competition after three years away, but after hearing Gallen’s confidence in his initial remarks, Hunt responded with a strong warning for the rugby star. “This ain’t footy

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Video: Watch Mark Hunt trash talk former rugby star Paul Gallen ahead of boxing clash – MMA Junkie