{"id":164419,"date":"2021-11-24T03:33:36","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T04:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=164419"},"modified":"2021-11-24T05:56:45","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T05:56:45","slug":"gallen-aloiai-fight-off-after-virus-bombshell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=164419","title":{"rendered":"Gallen-Aloiai fight off after virus bombshell"},"content":{"rendered":"

The much-hyped superfight between NRL players-turned-boxers Paul Gallen<\/a> and Josh Aloiai<\/a> is off after the Manly star tested positive to COVID-19.<\/p>\n

The pair had finally agreed to get in the ring and fight over eight two-minute rounds<\/a>, following months of bickering over how long the fight should go for.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month the deal was struck and they were due to meet in December as part of a two-day boxing event in Newcastle.<\/p>\n

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But on Monday, Aloiai began to feel sick after a training session, and later returned a positive test to coronavirus.<\/p>\n

His NRL club, Manly, confirmed the news. The Sea Eagles also said Aloiai is fully vaccinated, and has not had any face-to-face communication with any other member of the squad.<\/p>\n

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It's reported his sparring partner and fellow rugby league hardman Joey Leilua<\/a> also tested positive.<\/p>\n

Leilua was set to fight Chris Heighington<\/a> on the same card on December 10.<\/p>\n

The entire two-day event has been cancelled by promoters No Limit Boxing, who are now frantically working to organise a replacement card.<\/p>\n

All tickets purchased so far will be refunded.<\/p>\n

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