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Barry Hall tipped to make professional boxing debut in Perth
Michael Washbourne
July 13, 2009 03:50pm
FORMER Sydney Swans spearhead Barry Hall is tipped to make his professional boxing debut against Sonny Bill Williams in Perth on Australia Day next year.
Boxing writer and former SportFM commentator Chris Korner believes Hall will square off against the former NRL ace on the undercard of the rematch between Danny Green and Anthony Mundine.
Korner, who is close to both the Green and Mundine camps, said Hall’s sudden retirement last week opened the door for the 32-year-old to begin his professional boxing career.
“Barry Hall is close with Danny Green’s camp and Sonny Bill is close with Mundine, so we’re looking at an AFL-NRL showdown to say the least,” Korner said. Perhaps Mr Korner hasn't been paying attention to the news over the past 12 months. Another thing isn't Australia day in the French Rugby season?
“It’s going to have a massive build up and will be fantastic for the sport.”
Korner said a formal announcement on the date and venue for the fight could be made as early as next month.
Green has previously expressed a desire to stage the rematch on his home turf on Australia’s national day.
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