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Satisfying your bloodlust is one thing. What happened at the boxing on Friday night is another

Nelson Asofa-Solomona – at 201 centimetres and 137 kilograms – is a man who, if so inclined, can inflict serious damage. With much power comes much responsibility.

By Adrian Proszenko · The Sydney Morning Herald

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 5:47 AM

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Adrian Proszenko argues Nelson Asofa-Solomona's post-fight confrontation with a spectator overshadowed his boxing victory over Paul Gallen.
Asofa-Solomona stopped Gallen with a flurry of unanswered punches to end the former rugby league star's boxing career.
Following the fight, Asofa-Solomona jumped out of the ring after allegedly being targeted with a racist gesture.

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Adrian Proszenko criticizes the disturbing aftermath of Nelson Asofa-Solomona's boxing victory over Paul Gallen at Sydney's TikTok Entertainment Centre on Friday night. Asofa-Solomona stopped Gallen with multiple unanswered punches, but the writer argues the most alarming incident occurred after the bout, when the Melbourne Storm forward jumped out of the ring toward a spectator.

Asofa-Solomona stated he reacted after being provoked by a racist gesture, prompting an investigation by NSW Police. While Proszenko acknowledges the provocation and notes Asofa-Solomona aborted a punch, he contends such outside-the-ring behavior is dangerous and risks drawing a serious ban.

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Satisfying your bloodlust is one thing. What happened at the boxing on Friday night is another

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