Overview

• Paul Gallen won by split decision (77-74, 76-75, 74-77) against Sonny Bill Williams in their long-awaited boxing clash.
• Williams was docked a point for excessive clinching in the seventh round, fueling post-fight debate over the judges’ scoring.
• The bout marked the fighters’ return to the ring since November 2022 and aired exclusively on Stan Sport’s $70 pay-per-view.
• On the undercard, Kris Terzievski stopped Troy Pilcher to retain his WBA Oceania and WBC Continental bridgerweight titles, and multiple other bouts ended in stoppages.
• Gallen’s inside pressure ultimately countered Williams’s height and reach, determining the outcome over eight two-minute rounds.