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Paul Gallen calls for rematch after judges fail to split Code War

NRL star Paul Gallen has called for a rematch against former AFL spearhead Barry Hall after the result of the Code War fight left a bitter taste in his mouth. RECAP ALL THE ACTION

Barry Hall v Paul Gallen
Barry Hall v Paul Gallen

A fuming Paul Gallen  is eager for a rematch with Barry Hall and will even postpone a planned shoulder reconstruction to make it happen.

Friday night’s Code War ended in a contentious majority draw and there were jeers around Margaret Court Arena after the result was announced.

One judge awarded the bout to Gallen 58-56 but the other two scored the fight even.

Gallen said the draw "felt like a loss" and was convinced he had won.

 “I knew he’s be a tough guy. One thing about professional athletes, we’re all tough.

“I knew it would be hard to hurt but I kept going forward on him but he did everything he could to survive.

Paul Gallen tries to get an uppercut as Barry Hall hangs on to him. Picture: Michael Klein
Paul Gallen tries to get an uppercut as Barry Hall hangs on to him. Picture: Michael Klein

“That’s not the way the fight game is supposed to go. I was disappointed in the result but we move on.

“I thought I out-jabbed him, to be honest with you, in the last three rounds and that’s where I won the fight. Constantly going forward on him, constantly making the fight.

“That’s what you’ve got to do in boxing. I was the aggressor (but) I’ve got no points for that clearly from two of the judges.

“Did he hurt me? No. He hit me hard, he hit me with some clean shots. It was a good fight and I’m happy to do it again.”

Hall also thought he had done enough to win but said he missed an opportunity to put Gallen away after his trainer Angelo Hyder told him after the fourth round his opponent was “gassed”.

"I needed to push the fight a bit more and I didn't do that," Hall said.

 “I’m not happy with my performance, to be perfectly honest.

“There was a lot I didn’t do that I should have. I’m a combination punching and I just didn’t get off as much as I would have liked.

“I think I paid him too much respect tonight.”

Hall and Gallen's six-round bout was ruled a majority draw. Picture: Michael Klein
Hall and Gallen's six-round bout was ruled a majority draw. Picture: Michael Klein

Updates

Andrew Moloney is the interim WBA world super flyweight champion after the fight was stopped by the doctor with Elton Dharry unable to continue because of his right eye.

RESULT: Elton Dharry v Andrew Moloney

Chris Vernuccio

Andrew Moloney is the interim WBA world super flyweight champion after the fight was stopped by the doctor with Elton Dharry unable to continue because of his right eye.

GALLEN'S REACTION

Chris Vernuccio

Paul Gallen believed he should have been awarded the win.

"I hit him way more times than he hit me," Gallen said.
"I won that fight.

"I hit him way more times than he hit me, there's no doubt about that.

"One judge had it right, the other two had it wrong.

"I'll fight him wherever, just get some judges that can score."

FAN REACTION

Chris Vernuccio

There was some mixed emotions by fans on social media after the Gallen-Ha;; bout was awarded a majority draw.

The Code War has ended without a winner.

One judge handed Gallen the victory 58-56, but the other two had it 57-57.

The crowd wasn't happy but it was a very tight fight.

RESULT: MAJORITY DRAW

Chris Vernuccio

The Code War has ended without a winner.

One judge handed Gallen the victory 58-56, but the other two had it 57-57.

The crowd wasn't happy but it was a very tight fight.

Gallen was relentless but Hall lands a big one-two, then an uppercut.

Every time Gallen comes in Hall had an uppercut waiting for him.

I reckon this fight will be awarded to Hall – just

ROUND 6

Chris Vernuccio

Gallen was relentless but Hall lands a big one-two, then an uppercut.

Every time Gallen comes in Hall had an uppercut waiting for him.

I reckon this fight will be awarded to Hall – just

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