Gallen fights Asofa-Solomona weighing 33kg less on Friday
Paul Gallen will step into the ring Friday night against Nelson Asofa-Solomona, who weighed in at 137.5kg compared to Gallen's 104.18kg.
The age and weight gap is stark: Gallen, 45, weighs 33 kilograms less than his opponent and is 15 years older. Asofa-Solomona, a former New Zealand Test enforcer, promised a knockout finish.
Gallen said he is proud to compete against a much heavier, younger fighter and called it a no-lose situation for himself. The main event starts Friday afternoon at 7pm AEDT.
Asofa-Solomona claimed that some of Gallen's former Cronulla teammates have messaged him hoping he wins, stoking the already fierce Sharks-Storm rivalry. The fight is available on pay-per-view through Fox Sports and Kayo for $69.95.
- 33 kilograms
- Weight difference
- 16-2-1, 8 knockouts
- Gallen's record
- 3-0, 3 knockouts
- Asofa-Solomona's record
- 15 years
- Age gap
Why it mattersBoxing comebacks by retired athletes draw attention, and the weight and age mismatch makes this a genuine underdog story.
AustraliaA major boxing event is happening in Australia on Friday night with high interest from rugby league fans and sports betting markets.
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