Behind the fame, the fight and the fury

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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:54p.m.

SBW took some time out after the bout to meet fans

SBW took some time out after the bout to meet fans

It has been the talk of the nation since last night; Sonny Bill Williams capturing the New Zealand heavyweight boxing title.

He defeated American Clarence Tillman III last night with a TKO in the first round of their boxing bout.

But the whole event does really transcend sport, so Nightline sent Ali Ikram to take a look behind the scenes at the fame, the fight and the fury.

Here is what he found.

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13 Feb 2012 12:46a.m.

Sara wrote:

Great concept Jdub, although missing a few portions of intelect. Waiting for the bell to ring could lead to brain damage, also a coma..or death even. Why prove your not as tough as the guy bashin you when you can live to fight another day, just doesnt make any sense sorry. SBW's sponsors will cash in on the opportunity and say..Thank you very much SBW

10 Feb 2012 05:00p.m.

JDub wrote:

What NZ boxing really needs is a heavy weight trilagy. Perhaps a fight night featuring 3 heavy weight bouts. A stacked card with real NZ heavyweight contenders. Best of the best in NZ going the distance and insted of the ref calling it quiets in the first round. Give the fighters a standing 8 count with a max of knock downs in one round. So the fighter can be saved by the bell and make the comeback. Giving the fans and media something the stand up for. Signalling to world we have some real talent. Not half arse pritty boys that fight no namers.

10 Feb 2012 08:34a.m.

kelvyn wrote:

For the intellectually challenged, this SBW/boxing circus IS rocket science. As for the boxing, well the fact that one of the contestants can actually place a bet on himself demonstrates what a joke the sport is.