Paul Gallen has labelled Barry Hall a “delusional desperate” after claiming he actually won their 2019 boxing draw.
Hall is returning to the sport after his ugly KO loss to Sonny Bill Williams in 2022, to take on former NRL player Curtis Scott on July 10 in Wollongong.
But it’s clear Hall feels like he has some unfinished business with Gallen. Even though two judges scored the bout a draw and a third ruled it for the ex-Sharks skipper 58-56, Hall believes he won the fight.
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He told the No Limit podcast he’d like to get back into the ring with Gallen, and claims to have won four rounds to two in 2019.
“I thought I won,” Hall said. “But I’m sure Paul has a different opinion”.
Paul Gallen and Barry Hall face off before their 2019 bout. Getty
Gallen snapped back on social media after seeing a clip of the interview, telling the former AFL star he’s looking forward to Scott “knocking you out”.
Gallen has not boxed since winning consecutive bouts against Justin Hodges in 2022 and had a message for Hall, and promoters No Limit.
“Haven’t fought for almost two years (and No Limit are) still using me to promote fights,” Gallen wrote.
“Fair play we were good for each other.
“(Hall) you watched the fight. You hit the deck from memory once maybe twice. No knockdown called.
“You held intentionally from the first round. Warned every round by the ref. Intentionally, which you are not allowed to do.
“We did a function together and you admitted this.
Barry Hall lands on Paul Gallen AAP
“The event was there for you to win and you were the A side and with the promoter and you were not good enough.
“We know/feel as soon as the fight finishes how it went and you stood there and said ‘one judge said he won so he probably did’.
“Yes a judge gave it to me. Two had it a draw.
“You’re a delusional desperate I look forward to (Scott) knocking you out”.
Soon after, Hall responded.
“Ahh @paulgallen13 ?!,” he wrote.
“It’s actually funny you think I’m delusional when you think you knocked me down twice??
“And I do remember that function and I pretty much said everything I said on the podcast and you replied with silence? But now you choice (sic) to argue on here?
“I’m sure you would be hoping Curtis KO’s me cos it will save you from a beating later.
“Now if I can get back to my job and I’ll deal with you later.”