Hoani Smith, Dion Enari, Phil BorellNZ Herald·12 Jul, 2026 05:01 PM5 mins to readSonny Bill Williams boxing against Paul Gallen. Photo / AAPSonny Bill Williams boxing against Paul Gallen. Photo / AAPWhen former All Black Sonny Bill Williams spoke from hospital before his recent neck surgery, his message was not simply about pain. It was a warning to young athletes and their parents about the physical price that can come with a professional sporting career.
The professional boxer and retired dual-code
