The much-anticipated grudge match between Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen is finally here. The two former football stars will step into the ring on Wednesday night at Qudos Bank Arena, which is available to stream on “MYA CAST” in Australia & NZ.
A decade in the making, the atmosphere in the room was electric as both fighters stepped onto the scales before confronting each other in a tense face-off ahead of tomorrow night’s highly anticipated fight night.
Fight Info:
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Start time: 6:00 p.m. AEST
Main event start time (approx.): 10:00 p.m. AEST (pending earlier results)|
Location: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
Both Williams (9-1-0) and Gallen (15-2-1) have had long breaks between their last fights, with SBW last stepping into the ring in November 2022, suffering a fourth-round TKO knockout against former UFC champion Mark Hunt.
How to Watch Sonny Bill Williams vs. Paul Gallen
In Australia:
Catch the highly anticipated SBW vs. Gallen showdown live from Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on July 16. The fight is available exclusively on Stan Pay-Per-View for $70, with streaming access via “MYA CAST” only at $14.99.
In New Zealand:
The SBW vs. Gallen fight night, presented by Manuka Phuel, will be broadcast live on Sky Arena and Sky Sport Now via “MYA CAST” as a pay-per-view event on July 16.
About Sonny Bill Williams:
A globally admired dual‑code champion, Sonny Bill Williams won NRL premierships with both the Canterbury‑Bankstown Bulldogs and Sydney Roosters and starred in two Rugby World Cup‑winning All Blacks sides. He’s since proven himself in the ring, formerly holding the NZPBA Heavyweight and WBA International Heavyweight titles.
About Paul Gallen:
A one‑club legend, Paul Gallen captained the Cronulla Sharks to their maiden NRL premiership in 2016 and ended NSW’s Origin drought in 2014. In boxing he’s been one of Australia’s biggest drawcards, notching eight knockouts, including wins over MMA icon Mark Hunt and former Australian champion Lucas Browne. SBW v Gallen at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on July 16 is available to order now on Fitepass.TV
THE TALE OF THE TAPE…
Sonny Bill Williams
- Born: 3 August 1985 (age 39)
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Height 191 cm
- Weight 108 kg
- Record: 9-1 (4KO)
Former NZPBA heavyweight champion, two-time Rugby World Cup winner, two-time NRL Premiership winner, Super Rugby champion, 2016 Olympian with the New Zealand sevens team.
Paul Gallen
- Born: 14 August 1981 (age 43)
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 102 kg
- Record 15-2-1 (8KO)
