Hunt reiterated throughout the build-up to the clash that the fight would be his last after a star-studded three-decade-long career.<\/p>\n
Re-watch the explosive Sonny Bill Williams vs Mark Hunt heavyweight clash, ad free<\/strong><\/em>and exclusive on Stan<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n However, he couldn't help but feel the fire burning inside for another fight.<\/p>\n Asked whether he was absolutely certain his career in the ring was over, Hunt replied, "Of course, it's the end."<\/p>\n But there is another fight on his hands.<\/p>\n Hunt is in the midst of a legal battle with mixed martial arts promoter, the UFC.<\/p>\n It's a saga that dates back to 2016 after Hunt was beaten by Brock Lesnar, who later failed a drug test and was stripped of the win.<\/p>\n The 'Super Samoan' is on the warpath to better working conditions for fighters.<\/p>\n HOW IT UNFOLDED:<\/strong> 'Shocking defence' costs Wallabies famous win<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Sonny Bill stunned by 48-year-old fighting great<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Final over thriller seals Australia's World Cup fate<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n "Like I said, my first thought after the fight was, 'f—, I should just go again', but I think the real fight is in the Las Vegas law courts where the real battle begins," Hunt explained.<\/p>\n "That's what I'm trying to get to with the lawsuit, with my trial. That's where it really starts to make it even for the UFC fighters. That's all that matters for me man."<\/p>\n Hunt, who began his career at 17 years old, got the best of Williams in the fourth round after the cross-code rugby star got sucked into a "Samoan slinging match".<\/p>\n While Hunt confirmed his career is done, the same can't be said for Williams whose future in boxing remains in limbo.<\/p>\n Williams indicated he could call time after suffering his first loss in 10 fights. However, Hunt reckons he should keep at it.<\/p>\n "Man, Sonny is a great fighter," he said.<\/p>\n "I've fought some of the greatest fighters in the world in all genres; Muay Thai, MMA, I mean, Sonny is a great fighter, he should continue.\u00a0<\/p>\n "He took on someone who is pushing 50, bro. I'm 48 years old. Like he said, I'm a sly fox. I know how to pick them, brother.<\/p>\n "The man's had nine fights in his career and you're talking to someone who's been doing it for 31 years," he added.<\/p>\n "Shucks, I caught him. If you get caught with anyone in the heavyweight division, you're done."<\/p>\n Hunt is set to return to the United States soon to resume his legal battle.\ufeff<\/p>\n For a daily dose of the best of the breaking news and exclusive content from Wide World of Sports, subscribe to our newsletter by<\/strong><\/em> clicking here<\/strong><\/em><\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
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