Sonny Bill Williams defends shortened title bout
- Published: 8 Feb 2013 at 19.44
- Online news: Sports
Sonny Bill Williams has defended his controversial unanimous points heavyweight victory over veteran Frans Botha in a title bout that ended after 10 rounds in Brisbane on Friday night.
World Cup-winning ex-All Black Sonny Bill Williams (R) celebrates victory over Francois Botha of South Africa after their WBA International Heavyweight Title fight at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Australia, on February 8, 2013.
The fight, which was advertised and scheduled for 12 rounds as per WBA rules, was stopped early, drawing an angry reaction from Botha and boos from the crowd at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
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