Sonny Bill Williams says he'll have to change his tackle style after the ban of the shoulder charge.
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Sonny Bill Williams says he'll have to change his tackle style after the ban of the shoulder charge.
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Anthony Mundine (R) has wrapped up a training stint in Brisbane ahead of his bout with Daniel Geale.
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The No.1 ranked IBF contender, Soliman has signed to fight former champion Felix Sturm in Germany.
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Daniel Geale (L) declared he's in the best shape of his life for his re-match with Anthony Mundine.
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Boxer Anthony Mundine (R) claimed he was 'carefree' in his first fight with Daniel Geale.
Sonny Bill Williams fight criticized as a fraud
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A regional boxing official has criticized organizers of Sonny
Bill Williams' title fight, saying they have "defrauded" the Australian public.
The WBA international heavyweight title fight between the former All Blacks star and South African veteran Francois Botha ended with Williams receiving a unanimous points decision. But the fight ended after 10 rounds, instead of 12, as per WBA rules and as had been advertised.
WBA Oceania representative Brad Vocale said he had doubts as to whether the fight was ever sanctioned by the WBA and that "sadly, boxing has been given a black eye again."
Many fans at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre booed the decision, believing Botha had won.
On Saturday, some bookmaking agencies refunded bets on the fight and Botha, 44, challenged Williams to a rematch.
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