SBW to return to ring in 'Clash for Canterbury'

All Blacks rugby midfielder Sonny Bill Williams is to box on behalf of earthquake-devastated Christchurch.

Williams announced at a press conference in Auckland today he will be back in the ring for his fourth fight, and third as a professional, on June 5 at Waitakere, a date when the Crusaders will be sitting out a Super 15 rugby bye.

Williams' opponent for the bout, dubbed the 'Clash for Canterbury', will be announced later.

"I'm looking for another credible opponent," Williams said.

Fifty percent of pay-per-view revenue will go to the Christchurch fund while Williams will also make a personal donation of $100,000.

"I earn a good living as a sportsman - I feel morally obliged," Williams told the press conference.

Williams is unbeaten in his previous three fights against Garry Gurr, Ryan Hogan and Scott Lewis.

 

 

 

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