Ene-Purcell camp hears back from Gallen's manager
HERMAN Ene-Purcell looks closer to a rematch with Paul Gallen after contact from the NRL star’s manager.
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HERMAN Ene-Purcell looks closer to a rematch with Paul Gallen after contact from the NRL star's manager.
Ene-Purcell and his trainer-manager Brendon Smith have offered Gallen $50,000 and a third of television revenue from the fight for a rematch in Toowoomba in January after the pair first fought in February last year.
The Toowoomba camp had been keen for a rematch ever since their first fight was stopped in the second round with Gallen picking up a TKO victory in his first professional bout.
Smith put up a $30,000 offer to Gallen late last week before upping it to $40,000 after the initial offer was knocked back.
That second offer was also declined prompting Smith to present the $50,000 and a share of television revenue deal.
That appears to have got the attention of Gallen's manager David Riolo, according to Smith.
"I had a very positive conversation with David Riolo this morning and I thank him for his professionalism with this one," Smith said.
"David told me Paul is keen to finalise details for a rematch so that's a very positive sign.
"Paul returns home from a family holiday tomorrow so with a bit of luck we can lock it in and make this one a reality.
"We have already sent David Riolo a contract worth $50,000 for Paul Gallen to sign. All we need now is a signature."
The proposed fight would take place in Toowoomba on January 29.
Gallen has built a 4-0 professional record around his NRL and representative rugby league commitments.
Ene-Purcell has a 7-4 professional record.
Originally published as Ene-Purcell camp hears back from Gallen's manager
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