Paul Gallen has been training with British champion Hughie Fury ahead of his fight with Barry Hall
Make no mistake about it. Paul Gallen is determined to take down Barry Hall. And the NRL legend has gone far and wide to ensure he will hit their fight in peak condition.
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Paul Gallen’s intent towards his upcoming battle of the codes fight with Barry Hall has been highlighted by a training camp in England with that country’s heavyweight champion.
Gallen, who packs 103kg into a compact 183cm frame, has sought out 198cm British champion Hughie Fury in northern England so he can become accustomed to boxing a taller opponent.
Hall stands 194cm and despite never having fought professionally, is seen by some good judges as having too much skill, too much hand speed and too much reach for Gallen.
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Former world champion Danny Green has been impressed by Gallen’s commitment.
“He landed there four days ago and sparred Hughie Fury the first day which shows just how serious he is. Fury is extremely talented, just off a world championship belt,” fight promoter Green said.
“Paul said to me, ‘People think I’m just a rugby league guy who likes boxing but I’m fair dinkum about this and I will not be losing this fight’.
“I have been in the ring with both. Gallen is a raw, in-your-face fighter who is improving all the time. In saying that, Barry’s boxing IQ is exceptional, but will his engine stand up to six two-minute rounds?”
The fight is scheduled for Friday, November 15, at Margaret Court Arena on a night where brilliant super flyweight Andrew “The Monster” Moloney takes on Elton Dharry for the WBA title.
Originally published as Paul Gallen has been training with British champion Hughie Fury ahead of his fight with Barry Hall