sport news Justin Hodges and Paul Gallen almost come to blows before fight - as $1million ... trends now
Paul Gallen and Justin Hodges had to be separated during a press conference ahead of their boxing 'Origin Rumble' double header on Thursday.
Gallen will fight both Justin Hodges and Ben Hannant on the same night at Brisbane's Nissan Arena in what is shaping up to be a explosive encounter.
It has also been revealed that if either Hannant or Hodges beat Gallen they are guaranteed $1million each for a return bout with the NSW Blues great.
Paul Gallen and Justin Hodges almost came to blows at Tuesday's press conference in an explosive build-up to Thursday night's boxing double-header
Paul Gallen (centre) pictured with Ben Hannant (left) and Justin Hodges (right). Gallen threatened to 'kill' Hannant and warned Hodges to 'kiss his kids goodnight' during the press event.
Hodges dubbed Gallen the 'worst Origin captain in history' earlier in the week and it appears the comment hit home.
Gallen brought up the sledge and then urged Hodges to run at him, before the two got into a shoving match.
The pair had to be separated before Hodges stormed out of the press conference and called Gallen 'a f***ing bum'.
'I'm going to make you look like a bum on Thursday,' Gallen responded.
'You hear that ambulance that was here? It's come a couple of days early.
Hodges and Hannant have agreed to terms on a rematch clause that will see each of them pocket $1million on a return bout - the only catch is they have to beat Gallen
'It's meant to come on Thursday. You'll be going home in it. Make sure you kiss your kids goodnight before you go to the boxing fight. Hopefully you wake up.'
Gallen also had a heated exchange with Hannant at the press conference, saying he could 'seriously kill' the former NRL player and claiming the Queenslander was a benchwarmer throughout his
