has SBW bulked up too much

[chook 56]

Underestimating Botha is almost as dangerous as over estimating Sonny Jim......

I'll second that.

Tim Witherspoon put paid to a very promising career in similar circumstances, effectively ending Frank Brunos career. One punch is all it took.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

The guy has fought Tyson, Lewis and holyfield btw...I think sbw will be a slight step down for him.

[Guest]

The guy has fought Tyson, Lewis and holyfield btw...I think sbw will be a slight step down for him.

That was 20 odd years ago.Botha is now 46 and 200 kgs...

[chook 56]

SBW should beat him. Bide his time & be patient.
Getting greedy & wanting an early end to the fight would be dangerous. Botha has size & timing. A lethal combo.

[Kingsgrove-Loiner]

SBW should beat him. Bide his time & be patient.
Getting greedy & wanting an early end to the fight would be dangerous. Botha has size & timing. A lethal combo.

Plus, he'll know how to keep his chin out of the way.

If Sonny Jim gets beat, that particular cloud might have a silver lining for us. He might decide that enough's enough.

[Guest]

Being too bulky up top and playing RL is a big risk Fletch I agree, it has lead to a lot of Pec Tears lately and they are usually season ending. And Pec tears have only become more common place lately due to players bulking up. Hopefully Robbo can de-bulk him a bit before the season hots up.

Chook.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Very interesting interview with SBW here....nervous and honest about boxing and footy. Not sure if I got the link thing right...

http://www.3news.co.nz/Sonny-Bill-Wi...vid_2012-11-22

[bondi paul]

Love to see him smash Thaiday or Burgess

isaac luke too via a maori side step

[SConcierge]

Very interesting interview with SBW here....nervous and honest about boxing and footy. Not sure if I got the link thing right...

http://www.3news.co.nz/Sonny-Bill-Wi...vid_2012-11-22

Speaks very well these days and looks awesome, make a very valid point about edan park in regards to the game being a buisness. Looking forward to watching the fight too.

[Guest]

Great interview. Thanks for the link JFC. Sonny came across very well. I absolutely love his attitude and dedication to excellence.

[Salvatori Grubber]

I chuckled out loud at his comment about Eden Park and 'business'.

It's acceptable for anyone to make maximum $$ out of SBW, with the exception of SBW himself.

[Guest]

Straw man. Bolt runs 100's, which means power/sprint. Both boxing and league require endurance with bouts of sprint/power.

Obviously but the point is about the sort of fitness. Being fit is one thing and being match fit is another. With your theory, how would a distance runner, an Olympic hockey player or a Tour de France cyclist go then?

[Salvatori Grubber]

Filthy - your hypotheticals are weak.

SBW is a League and Union player who has trained for a heavyweight boxing bout (while still playing Union). All sports have endurance, contact and power components, so he'll be in great (appropriate) shape.

[Guest]

Obviously but the point is about the sort of fitness. Being fit is one thing and being match fit is another. With your theory, how would a distance runner, an Olympic hockey player or a Tour de France cyclist go then?

Tour de France cyclist would kill it i reckon

[Andrew Walker]

Yes, but at least he has fought at the highest level....Money Bill has only fought mugs who looked like they spent the week preparing for the fight in the bistro of their local RSL......

I think he's going to get a shock when Botha puts one on his Huckleberry Finn......

Appearance wise Botha looked the same for some time now Personally I do not think Botha will have the speed to put one on SBW

Cockadoodledoo has expressed some valid concerns though about SBW possibly hurting himself whislt he beats up on a fat slow and aging Botha