Opposed by Young Ali, on 14 June 1982, McGuigan won by a knockout in six rounds; Ali fell into a coma from which he never recovered. When he first entered the ring, against Gary Gurr 13 years ago, he did so out of financial necessity. 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. [12] Following one more win (a defence of his European title against Farid Gallouze), McGuigan finally earned a tilt at a world title. [citation needed] He appeared in the third series of ITV's Hell's Kitchen in September 2007, where he was eventually crowned the winner after winning the public vote. 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2011. AFL Hall of Fame member. Barry Andrew Hall (born 8 February 1977) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the St Kilda Football Club, Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Barry Hall headbutts Sonny Bill Williams at weigh-in ahead In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting, Score the biggest stories of the week with our newsletter, AFL makes key admission after Collingwood dudded in 'staggering' farce, Wayne Bennett lashes out after NRL admits Dolphins were dudded in loss, Leicester and Everton draw 2-2 in EPL relegation scrap, Alex de Minaur at centre of worrying scenes in brutal drama at Madrid Open, Matildas despair as Arsenal miss out on European final. He didn't have much time but he was fresh for this one. 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). For me, its a great boost in the arm of confidence for such an astute man in the game to say that. Within 40 seconds, the 45-year-old Hall returned to the canvas after taking a couple of big shots, but the punishment was far from over. In a fight won by Nickolas via a fourth-round TKO, Medawar also hit the mat because his knee gave in, both boxers were shouting out at the crowd while fighting, and they threw some barbs on the mic after the bout. After that fight McGuigan retired partly due to the death of his father in 1987. Thats the evidence for him to believe in himself. When the referee came over to check if Hall was ok, the former AFL player didn't really respond but proceeded forward anyway. Former WBA light-heavyweightchampion Danny Green quickly stepped in before things could have escalated. 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. I want him in the ring. "Unbelievable Sonny Bill Williams, he has smoked him early. Pat McGuigan sang "Danny Boy" before several of his son's matches. Williams comes out to plenty of support from the crowd surrounded by an entourage. In his head he must be thinking that its a foregone conclusion that hes just going to walk straight through me and then onto Paul I think thats arrogant. Gal has to fight SBW or Joey Leulia or Solomon Haumono(aged 47), Steve Mitchell (@stevemitchell80) March 23, 2022. Barry Hall headbutted Sonny Bill Williams as the two squared off at the weigh-in for the highly-anticipated contest. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Now hes punching right; hes distributing his weight correctly and leveraging his punches. Heavyweight champion of the world? Hall weighed in at a lean and mean 97.8kg, giving away more than 11kg to Williams (109.1kg). Williams jolted the Sydney Swans premiership winner in the first 30 seconds with some crisp, accurate shots. Williams ended the contest with a searing right hook that collected Hall across the cheek. But its not the case. The goal, of course, is to not get hit. Im going to go home to my beautiful family. The match between super-welterweight boxers Terry Nickolas and Jason Medawar was full of drama, with the referee unleashing on a host of occasions and the fight threatening to boil over beyond the bell. Sport, religion and family: Who is incoming AFL boss Andrew Dillon? You will see somebody who looks like a seasoned, proper fighter., Turf War - Live and Exclusive on Stan Event March 23. Among the fighters he beat were former world title challengers Jose Caba and Felipe Orozco. [5][6] As of 2010, they remain married after over three decades.[7]. I wouldnt be wasting my time with Sonny Bill Williams if I didnt believe he could do something significant in this sport.. [11] According to the book The Ring: Boxing The 20th Century. The fight is set to take place on Wednesday, March 23 at the Aware Super Theatre, International Convention Centre in Sydney. In 2019, Barry Hall impressed in his professional boxing debut with a hard fought draw against Paul Gallen, taking the former rugby league player the distance as few others have. Watch Boxing Live & On-Demand on Kayo. The second time around, McGuigan prevailed, by a knockout in the eighth round. When asked who he wants to fight next, Williams responded: Theres talk of Gallen, so maybe Gallen.. 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 Ali's death affected McGuigan so much that he was not sure he wanted to carry on as a boxer. That was just a domination against a beast of a man in Barry Hall.. The Bournemouth-based band The Worry Dolls named a track "Barry McGuigan" on their album, The Man That Time Forgot. Mercifully, Hall was saved any further punishment when the fight was stopped at the 1:55 minute mark of the first round. The discrepancy between the two fighters was obvious, with Williams being nine years younger and weighing 11kg more. 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. He became a UK citizen so that he could compete for British titles. But I just wasn't myself today. 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. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), abc.net.au/news/sonny-bill-williams-knocks-out-barry-hall-in-first-round/100934792, Get breaking news alerts directly to your phone with our app, Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this article, This man advises his clients that elections, rates and mortgages are invalid, Recreational vaping to be banned, all e-cigarettes to be strictly controlled, Treasurer refuses to confirm reported JobSeeker lift for people over 55, but says targeted support in the budget, Selling the furniture and couch-surfing: Families forced to make 'impossible' decisions amid fears inflation crisis hitting kids, US updates Russian death toll in Ukraine, Twitter glitch logs users out. Knockouts come from technique and timing, hitting someone with a punch they dont see. 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. But what I did know is that you will get the best me work-ethic wise. 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. The scene has set-up a possible showdown between Gallen and Williams, more than 10 years after Gallen first challenged the former All Black. The third was a tie. Both sides would say: 'Leave the fighting to McGuigan.' Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words.Credit: James Brickwood. Ali dies of injuries sustained in the fight, McGuigan attempted to establish an association to protect the rights of boxers against what he, and others, considered omnipotent managers and promoters. 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. Free bets expire in 7 days. [3][4], During his professional career, McGuigan fought at a number of venues in Ireland and Britain. 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. By Sam Worthington Mar 20th, 2022 Sonny Bill Williams has won two Rugby World Cups, two NRL premierships and is an undefeated heavyweight boxer. Suddenly it was very easy to tell Williams was nine years younger and boasted an 11kg weight advantage. How about we box, eh?". Im really disappointed and Im not sure where the road leads.. He then fired up at Nickolas, saying: "You, behave. The world title defence.". [17] McGuigan's relationship with world champion, Carl Frampton, whom he managed and promoted, ended in 2017. He was so accurate. Tayla Harris drops jaws with wild comeback, Blockbuster showdown coming for footy greats, World stunned as star paralyses fighter. They are fighting four three-minute rounds. He beat former world title challengers Nicky Perez and Francisco Tomas da Cruz, as well as contender Julio Csar Miranda, before facing former EBU featherweight champ and future WBC and WBA super featherweight challenger Jim McDonnell. And my fights felt a little like sunshine. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-n1h13z{color:black;color:#fff;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-n1h13z{color:#fff;}}Published22:09,23 March 2022 GMT. New to Kayo? Williams was keen to express his views on Hall, having been labelled arrogant. He stepped up and had a go. Sonny Bill Williams works out with trainer Andy Lee. Under the guidance of trainers Danny McEntee and Frank Mulligan he rapidly established himself as an exceptional boxer. He didn't miss when he was doing the finishing. Do I believe it? 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. Despite being docked two points for the low blows, Hall won on the judges' scorecards 58-55, 58-54, 58-54. It was a slaughter right from the start when Williams landed a heavy left hook after just 15 seconds that had Hall falling back onto the ropes. Thats what Im doing. "He hits hard and I got caught. Finbar Patrick McGuigan MBE (born 28 February 1961) is an Irish boxing promoter and former professional boxer. Its something that the former All Black has worked in training camps with Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker. Going through those experiences you gain confidence. 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. Its about putting yourself in uncomfortable places. In what could easily be the domestic fight of the year, Paul Fleming won an absolute war against Jackson England by unanimous decision. Williams now holds an undefeated profession recorded of 9-0. [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. So how does Williams power compare? At regional level he also held the British and European featherweight titles between 1983 and 1985. 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. SBW has an incredible aerobic capacity, the result of good genes and an unmatched work ethic. Weve got Sonny Bill Williams here doing some training for his fight, David Nyika back on board. I was quite nervous today, which is rare for me. He hasn't done a great deal of sparring. 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. 9.35pm on Nov 15, 2019 Fourth is done Gallen again had Hall uneasy on his feet at the start of the fourth round but a powerful uppercut from Hall kept his momentum. He didnt miss. 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. "It's fact," Hall said, while playing down the considerable gap in weight. Gallen currently has a professional boxing record of 12-1-1, with the one draw coming against Sonny Bill's previous opponent Barry Hall. 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. McGuigan won the crown with a knockout in the sixth round. [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. [citation needed], In 1985, McGuigan met former world featherweight champion Juan Laporte and won by a decision after ten rounds. Im just in shock," Green said. Im just so impressed with Sonny Bill. He was the better man on the night. Terry Nickolas def Jason Medawar - Super Welterweight - TKO round 4, Bilal Akkawy def Sebastian Singh - Cruiserweight- Unanimous decision - 60-54, 60-54, 60-54, Khalid Baker def Filimoni Naliva Jr - Cruiserweight - TKO round 3. [citation needed]. Were working to restore it. In the 1980s, he was a chat show host on BBC1. He currently works as a boxing pundit for Sky TV. Barry Hall has an estimated net worth of $1.3 million. He hits hard and I got caught. Hes as good as any, Lee replied. We're moments away from Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall. I apologise. said Danny Green in commentary. Williams was dominant right from the get go and landed a left hook inside the first minute that floored Hall. Two biographies of McGuigan have been written. Full credit to Williams. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Barry McGuigan was born in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland. When you catch someone early like that and put the pressure on, It's very hard to recover," he said. However, that experience, along with sparring sessions against quality opponents in Ireland, convinced Williams he will be too much for Hall. Sonny Bill Williams is ready to make Barry Hall eat his words. 3:00 ref: Isidro Rodriguez 79-76 Franco Priami 77-76 Marco Antonio The fact that I wouldn't wear green, white and gold or put on a sign that said this is who I represent was powerful. 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. 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 helped fill the void of the record-breaking forward Tony Lockett, who had moved to the Swans the previous season. Footy stars-turned-boxers Barry Hall and Sonny Bill Williams will come to blows in a cross-code fight on March 23. The proof in the pudding will be on Wednesday, he said. Get 2x 10 Free Bets on any sports market. Your IP: Renowned trainer and former world champion Andy Lee has worked with Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker. LOWERING THE CREDIBILITY OF BOXING, IF IT EVER HAD ANY IN THE FIRST PLACE !!! Is that the greatest story in sports history, if he fights for the heavyweight title? Barry Hall Height How tall is Barry Hall? He is a former featherweight world champion. WebBarry McGuigan 32: 3: 0: 28 KOs 1 KOs; wiki. Thats not for me to say, Williams said. McGuigan stated that the support he received from both Protestants and Catholics in Ireland was because: "[the] shadows ran deep. Sonny is very quick on the uptake, hes quite obsessive about it. I work with Tyson Fury, Joseph Parker and Paddy Donovan, three of the premier boxers in the world, Lee said. World Cup-winning All Black. His last bout was a third-round TKO defeat to England's John Ryder for the WBA interim super middleweight title on the undercard of Alvarez's Daniel Jacobs bout in Las Vegas. I congratulated him and manned up. I congratulated him and manned up. He did it with precision.". 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. [22] The popular German musician and composer Udo Lindenberg also dedicated his song "Jonny Boxer" to McGuigan in 1986. 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. So how does Williams power compare with the other heavyweight stars Lee has worked with? His immediate focus is Wednesday nights Turf War against Barry Hall a pay-per-view offering from Stan Event at Sydneys Aware Super Theatre. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Fleming was knocked down in round two and threw three punches after the bell in round six , but still managed to walk away with the victory. Fellow commentator Andy Raymond said: Sonny Bill Williams is the king. Sonny Bill Williams has destroyed Barry Hall in a two-minute belting that has stunned the boxing world and left commentators in awe. He was fighting on the floor and grabbing my balls.". How can you not get confidence from that? Barry Hall hit the canvas three times during the one-sided bout. Family first: Former AFL star Barry Hall reunited with his wife Laurent Brant and their sons Miller, four, Houston, two, and Samson, five months, at Sydney Airport on Saturday. [1], McGuigan has tried his hand at acting, appearing in the movie Malicious Intent in 2000. 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. McGuigan lost by TKO when a gash over his right eye, caused by a McDonnell left hook in the second round, forced the referee to stop the fight in the fourth. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. 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. Barry McGuigan competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics as a featherweight; his record was: McGuigan began his professional boxing career on 10 May 1981, beating Selvin Bell by technical knockout (TKO) in two rounds in Dublin. "There's a reason why only one per cent of people do this type of stuff. 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. A previously very close relationship with his manager, Barney Eastwood, deteriorated badly over time and led to a successful libel case against him by Eastwood several years later. 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. Boxing Record. Thats something he had to learn.. Card payments only. I understand when it comes to the big dance, the big occasions, the small things get the job done.. He has grown up with boxing, hes got an amateur record, he was a Golden Gloves champion. Sonny Bill Williams has knocked out AFL great Barry Hall in the first round of their highly-anticipated fight that proved an utter mismatch. However, Williams' trainer and former WBO middleweight world champion Andy Lee believes the former All Blacks player can shoot even further. He earned this through his career as an Australian footballer. The fakes from Sonny was incredible. He and his wife have both been patrons for children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent. Within 40 seconds, Hall returned to the canvas after taking a couple of big shots. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Time will tell. 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. ", Another user commented: "Stoked I'll be able to watch the whole thing in an Instagram reel but. The bout went the full six rounds even though most thought Singh had no chance but he showed plenty of grit. T&Cs apply. His father was singer Pat McGuigan (died 1987). 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What a farce, Michael Murray (@mickmurray23) March 23, 2022, A disgrace. Try 14-Days Free Now >. NRL premiership winner. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Sonny Bill Williams has knocked out Barry Hall inside two minutes and says Paul Gallen could be his next opponent. 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.