Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Paul Gallen has launched a stinging attack on Nelson Asofa-Solomona as the ex-NRL stars prepare for a heavyweight fight.

The premiership-winning former Sharks captain will throw down with the 200-centimetre Kiwi power puncher.

Paul Gallen has made a stunning claim about Australia’s best known boxing promotion in a stinging takedown of Nelson Asofa-Solomona.

No Limit CEO George Rose has a habit of throwing Paul Gallen’s name into the mix every chance he gets. It’s wearing thin for the NRL legend.

Welcome to Nine.com.au’s LIVE coverage of the heavyweight boxing clash between Nelson Asofa-Solomona and George Burgess.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona showed he was too strong for George Burgess, But it was the touching admission to Jai Arrow that had the crowd on their feet.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona wore a Gladiator-inspired mask and used Russell Crowe against George Burgess at a theatrical weigh-in.

A rejected fight against an AFL legend is being used as a key motivator for George Burgess ahead of his boxing debut late this month.

Andrew Johns also believes Melbourne is "missing" Nelson Asofa-Solomona after his retirement and shift into boxing.

Welcome to Wide World Of Sports' LIVE coverage of Tim Tsyzu vs Denis Nurja, with former NRL star Nelson Asofa-Solomona also featuring.