After years of teasing a clash between the two, Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen will finally face off in a boxing ring.
Here’s how to watch Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen, including streaming options and channel to catch the main card, start time and more.
WATCH: SBW vs Gallen fight exclusively on Stan Sport
Where to watch Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen
Live stream: Stan Sport
The Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen fight and card will air on Stan Sport.
Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen start time
- Date: Wednesday, July 16
- Time: 6 p.m. AEST
- Main event start time (approx.): 10 p.m. AEST
- Location: Qudos Bank Arena - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen will be at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on July 16. The first fight of the broadcast will begin at 6 p.m. AEST. The main event will begin around 10 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
"SBW" (9-1) is a two-time World Cup winner who played from 2004 to 2019. He turned pro in boxing in 2009, winning local gold. Williams' last fight was in 2022 against Mark Hunt.
Gallen (15-2-1) has beaten Hunt, as well as Lucas Browne. The former New South Wales captain and 2016 NRL Premiership Champion has fought for local gold multiple times since turning pro in 2014.
WATCH: SBW vs Gallen fight exclusively on Stan Sport
Once former rugby stars, Williams (9-1) and Gallen (15-2-1) are known for running their mouth on the field. Now they are ready to let their fists do the talking.
"The beauty of this event is the work is done. It’s all on the line tomorrow night. This is the s--- that we love. Been through the trenches, I’m ready to go," SBW said.
"There's no fire he could ignite in me that I haven't already ignited in myself. Nobody can motivate me more than I can motivate myself," Gallen said.
"All the hard works done now. At my age, I don’t think there’s anything else I could have done to prepare better for this fight. I trained really well, sparred really well. I’m ready to go."
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Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen fight card
- Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen; Heavyweights
- Kris Terzievski vs. Troy Pilcher; Heavyweights
- Clay Waterman vs. Mose Auimatagi Jr.; Cruiserweights
- David Nyika vs. Nikolas Charalampous; Cruiserweights
- Alex Leapai Jr. vs. Herve Silu Mata; Heavyweights
- Rahim Mundine vs. Joe Vatusaqata; Super Middleweights