Karl responds to Paul Gallen's boxing call-out
Karl Stefanovic has been challenged to a fight in the boxing ring with Paul Gallen after he called the former NRL captain "a dog".
The Today host agreed to the charity match on 100% Footy last night after he was called out for the sledge.
"I'm happy to donate the money we raise to a charity of your choice - Me versus Karl," a fired-up Gallen told Stefanovic.
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Karl Stefanovic accepted a fight challenge fro former NRL star Paul Gallen - all for charity. Today/ 100% Footy
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But while Karl agreed to the match live on air, the Today host may have felt the security of not being in the same studio as Gallen and took another swipe at the athlete from the safety of the NSW Snowy Valley where he is promoting the Gotcha4Life 'Mateship Miles' road trip.
"I'm prepared to take you on in a charity event for big money. I'm prepared to to that, because he is soft, he is a dog and all those things," Karl said.
As the footage was played back to Karl on the Today Show this morning, Karl's co-host Ally reminded him of his late-night agreement.
"You've got to do it now, buddy," a smiling Ally told Karl.
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Gotcha4Life founder Gus Worland chimed in telling Karl "Honestly, I'm concerned! You have no chance big fella".
"Gallen would knock you over in a minute," he said.
But Karl then called Gallen "a loser" and again confirmed he would fight him for charity.
"I'm prepared to get in that ring and I'm going to commit to it," he said.
Watch the whole thing unfold above
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