SBW wins fight on points, Rugby League future in doubt : Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:38 am  

Sonny Bill Williams defeated South African Francois Botha narrowly on points, despite nearly being knocked out in the last round. It was a 10 round heavyweight match held in Brisbane.

This win may lead SBW to think that he has a future in heavyweight boxing, and give up rugby league at the end of 2013 to concentrate on boxing. Some had argued before the fight that this would happen if SBW won.

That would would be a big mistake in my opinion, since SBW is not going to be a world champion in boxing, but he can achieve a lot more in rugby league and in the 7s at the 2016 Olympics.

Re: SBW wins fight on points, Rugby League future in doubt : Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:58 am  

His fights are not taken seriously.
They are just money grabs against mugs and burnt out bums.
Boxing officials should not let a 44 year old has been fight any more.

Re: SBW wins fight on points, Rugby League future in doubt : Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:04 pm  

SBW would do well to stick to Rugby of whatever version. The fight was supposed to be over 12 rounds but they declared him the winner after 10!!!. Botha would have knocked him out if it had gone the full 12.

Re: SBW wins fight on points, Rugby League future in doubt : Fri Feb 08, 2013 12:05 pm  

The Heavyweight division after the Russians is very weak

Isn't Thomas Hearns still fighting at 67!!

Re: SBW wins fight on points, Rugby League future in doubt : Fri Feb 08, 2013 2:21 pm  

Jack Steel wrote:

SBW would do well to stick to Rugby of whatever version. The fight was supposed to be over 12 rounds but they declared him the winner after 10!!!. Botha would have knocked him out if it had gone the full 12.

Yep, was quite a joke. I expect to hear a lot more about this.

Re: SBW wins fight on points, Rugby League future in doubt : Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:35 am  

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/box ... 6573817667

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/box ... 6573817667

Re: SBW wins fight on points, Rugby League future in doubt : Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:10 am  

What a shambles-The fight cut short, the final round cut short, shots to the back of the head.........