News about Paul Gallen

Gallen was filmed being restrained by up to four men at a time during a late-night confrontation on October 28 last year at the Shoalhaven Heads Hotel on the NSW south coast. Police were not called to the hotel at the time but two days after Daily Mail Australia published footage (right) of the incident they announced an investigation had been launched. When Gallen (left with wife Anne) was first asked about the skirmish, the 42-year-old former NRL hardman had said: 'I don't know what you're talking about'. Hours later, Gallen issued a statement admitting he had been involved in an 'altercation' after being struck first and denying he had thrown any punches 'in retaliation'.

Former UFC contender Tyson Pedro has confirmed his first boxing bout since retiring from MMA, and revealed a part of his switch to the sport that took him completely by surprise. Pedro will be taking on Australian heavyweight champion, Kris Terzievski, for the vacant WBC International Bridgerweight title, in an exclusive Stan pay-per-view fight on June 12 at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion. Terzievski, who famously beat NRL legend turned boxer Paul Gallen, is a tough opponent - but Pedro says that's what he wants.

The premiership-winning Sharks captain (pictured left and inset) will be wishing he could answer the question he asked James Tedesco (pictured right) shortly after halftime in the Roosters' loss to Penrith on Thursday night.

Paul Gallen, a NRL legend and playing for Cronulla, right), described the surge of criticism he received online as "ridiculous" and "crazy" as trolls lost it over a simple snapshot of him having lunch recently.

Gallen is in America to cover the NRL's Las Vegas double header. He has been invited to travel at the tech billionaire's expense but is unable due to prior commitments. The mystery IT guru has offered to bring the club representatives to their meeting in fine style, and the team's success could be dramatic.

Paul Gallen, a legend in the NRL, has rated the standard of footy over the weekend in the league's preseason as "terrible," with the 2024 season just weeks away. The NRL season will kick off on American soil for the first time in history as the Sea Eagles, Rabbitohs, Roosters, and Broncos play out on Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 2. The double-header is building excitement, but Gallen isn't content with the footy in preseason matches.

Michael Zerafa, a 14-month veteran of the ring, wants to remind fight fans that he no longer has the opportunity to become the world champion. The Melbourne middleweight has been off the radar since defeating Italian Danilo Creati in Sydney in November 2022, not by choice.

JOSH ALSTON, a reporter for the NQ Cowboys for three years, shares insights into the man behind the Maroons' appearance, revealing that he was much more than just one of the sport's most popular guys.

On the NSW south coast, the footballer-turned-boxer had just started a short holiday when a Friday night out with mates took a violent turn that was caught on mobile phone video. Gallen (left, with wife Anne) and a group of mates booked a cabin at the Currarong caravan park on October 27 and then went to the local bowling club that night. The Nine television and radio commentator behaving like a "perfect gentleman" while on the premises, but just hours later he was caught up in a wild pub brawl (right). The incident was confirmed by police two days after Daily Mail Australia revealed a video of the riots.

During the confrontation at the Shoalhaven Heads Hotel on the NSW south coast last Friday night, Gallen was caught being restrained by up to four men at a time. Police were not called to the hotel, and no announcement had been made about the incident, according to the police. A NSW Police Force spokeswoman said on Thursday afternoon that the position had changed in the days since Daily Mail Australia first published the video. Gallen released a statement announcing that he was involved in an 'altercation,' but deny that he had struck any punches 'in revenge.'

Nelson As he prepares to face Dolphins prop Jarrod Wallace on Saturday night, Melbourne Storm giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona has revealed the incredible tale behind his first foray into boxing. Paulo Aokuso, a 200cm, 115 kg enforcer, will make his pro boxing debut with some of rugby league's most unpredictable players on a card.

Officials in Rabbitohs have allegedly blamed the Sydney Roosters for circulating a private text message from Rod Churchill to Souths chairman Nick Pappas that contained sledges against actor Latrell Mitchell.

As he prepares for a match with former teammate Zac Lomax, manly speedster Jason Saab is the new NRL star to trade the footy field for the boxing ring. Both players appeared together in St George Illawarra when Saab made his NRL debut in 2019, and the 22-year-old says he is determined to make his professional boxing bow against his ex teammate. According to No Limit boxing CEO George Rose, 'I know Saab is really interested in fighting Zac Lomax.'

Nicho Hynes, the Sharks' most popular player in the entire NRL, may have divided audiences after two tragic events marred his team's heartbreaking 30-26 loss to Manly. The reigning Dally M champion escaped a suspension, but the league's match review committee banned him from tripping Tolu Koula, who looked to be destined for the try line until Hynes pulled him down. The 27-year-old was found himself in hot water after she called one of his passes forward, walked up to her, and raised three fingers in her face, possibly a reference to how many she had called on him for the game.

On Saturday night, Australian boxer Joe Goodall stunned the boxing world by beating Stephan Shaw, the highly rated Stephan Shaw. The Aussie heavyweight lifted his record to ten-1-1 after flooring the American in the sixth round of the George Kamboso-Maxi Hughes IBO world championship match. Shaw (18-2, 13KO) was dropped twice by Goodall, a 500-1 underdog, in the sixth round, with a potential future title challenger 'Big Shot' Shaw (18-2, 13KO) being branded as a potential future title challenger.

Serial short-fused NRL star Jack Hetherington has been roundly slammed for another 'dumb' act of ill-discipline that could have cost his side dearly 'That's why he's been to a few clubs'

After 'embarrassing' scenes in Sydney on Wednesday night, fed up footy fans have called for a 'ridiculous' State Origins tradition to be scrapped. It came after NSW' 24-10 victory (pictured left) in game three, but Queensland also won the tournament.

If you ever want to trade the field for the ring, Australia's rising UFC featherweight star Jack Jenkins has endorsed AFL gun Jordan De Goey to be a profitable boxer. Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams, both successfully swapped the NRL for boxing, but AFL players's transition to the ring hasn't been smooth for AFL players. Barry Hall, the former Sydney Swans hardman, drew against Gallen and was defeated by Williams in his first two fights.

Paul Gallen, the controversial former NSW Origin captain, has weighed in on Ben Hunt's decision to leave' his NRL club side St George Illawarra. Gallen, a former Hunts coach Shane Flanagan, is firmly opposed to the removal of the champion half from the team.

Queensland and New South Wales players must do more to promote State of Origin and fuel the rivalry between the two teams, according to Paul Gallen. The Blues legend's plea came after the NRL revealed over 12,000 tickets for the series opener at the Adelaide Oval last week, which was still unsigned. And Gallen believes that it is up to the players to ensure ticket sales outside New South Wales and Queensland are as popular as in the two states.

Because of one particular particular, all twelve of the pitch invaders from Napier's game between the Warriors and Broncos have escaped fines and criminal charges from New Zealand police. After nearly 20 spectators attempted to run onto McLean Park during the sell-out match, Napier waited 28 years to host the Warriors, but it could be another 28 years before they return. Twelve of the pitch invaders were arrested by security and handed over to police, but no one was charged.

During Saturday's match between the Warriors and Broncos at Napier, Footy legend Paul Gallen (inset) condemned the pitch invaders and insists that the NRL should avoid playing games in New Zealand if 'idiots' doesn't behave. In a game that was inevitably interrupted by pitch invasions at McLean Park, the Warriors were defeated by an understrength Broncos team 26-22. The game was right down to the wire, but the many pitch invaders who followed the game became the most talked about point on social media later.

Tom Bellchambers (left, inset), a 202 kg ex-AFL player, made the boxing world sit down and take notice with his stunning victory on debut - and a surprise challenger from rugby league may be next in line. The 136-game Essendon life member showed impressive toughness to knock three-time Cats premiership great Cameron Mooney out, and with NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell declaring he would take on the winner, will Bellchambers take up the offer?

Sonny Bill Williams, a devout Muslim, has explained why he was once asked to leave a mosque in Dubai as rumors of a clash with rival Paul Gallen are gaining traction. Since converting to Islam in 2009, the former footy star-turned-boxer turned his life around. Williams has found peace in the faith, and he thanks it for more than just allowing him to be the best actor he can be, but also the best husband and father.