BY: IAN RANSOM, Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams will switch the pitch for the ring in February when he fights for New Zealand’s vacant heavyweight boxing crown Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams will switch the pitch for the ring once again in February when he fights for New Zealand’s vacant heavyweight boxing crown, the All Blacks back told local media yesterday. Williams faces 10-year professional Richard Tutaki in Hamilton on February 8, less than three weeks before his debut with his new Super rugby side, the Waikato Chiefs. Undefeated in four fights against a series of journeyman opponents, Williams said Tutaki presented a real challenge. "I think every time you step in the ring, there’s a bit of fear in there but that motivates you to train hard and do your best," Williams, clean-cut in a snappy grey suit, told local reporters at a media conference. Read Full: BusinessDay - Sonny Bill Williams to switch to boxing
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Sonny Bill Williams to switch to boxing
BY: IAN RANSOM, Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams will switch the pitch for the ring in February when he fights for New Zealand’s vacant heavyweight boxing crown Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams will switch the pitch for the ring once again in February when he fights for New Zealand’s vacant heavyweight boxing crown, the All Blacks back told local media yesterday. Williams faces 10-year professional Richard Tutaki in Hamilton on February 8, less than three weeks before his debut with his new Super rugby side, the Waikato Chiefs. Undefeated in four fights against a series of journeyman opponents, Williams said Tutaki presented a real challenge. "I think every time you step in the ring, there’s a bit of fear in there but that motivates you to train hard and do your best," Williams, clean-cut in a snappy grey suit, told local reporters at a media conference. Read Full: BusinessDay - Sonny Bill Williams to switch to boxing