Boxing World Reacts As Former World Champ Is Knocked Out In The First Round By Ex-Rugby League Player

Experience and size didn't matter on the night, it was all about skill.

And Paul Gallen proved he's got plenty of it.

In arguably his biggest test - on paper - to date, the former rugby league player stepped up to the plate and delivered when it mattered most.

Former boxing world champion and man mountain Lucas Browne only lasted a mere 115 seconds in the ring before he was knocked out in devastating fashion by Gallen.

During the fiery build-up to the bout, ex-Cronulla Sharks captain Gallen made the bold claim that Browne was underestimating him.

And, well, it seems he was correct.

NRL Premiership-winner Gallen came out firing to well and truly upset the odds with what's already being described as "one of the most stunning upsets ever in Australian boxing."

And as soon as Gallen landed that right punch which saw him get his hand raised by the referee, fans quickly flocked to social media to share their thoughts on Gallen, the brutal knockout itself and Browne's rather underwhelming performance.

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Max Sherry

Max Sherry is a journalist for SPORTbible Australia. After migrating Down Under from London as a teenager, he instantly fell in love with Aussie sport and its culture. From NRL to AFL, cricket to rugby — you name it, Max watches it (with a beer in hand, of course). During his time at Fox Sports, he worked in the football department covering the Premier League, A-League, Socceroos and Matildas. Born a stone's throw away from West Ham's training ground, Max is obviously a die-hard Liverpool fan.

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