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The Origin Rumble showdown that will see Paul Gallen try to beat long-time footy foes Justin Hodges and Ben Hannant on the same night is a first for Australian boxing - and with that comes some one-off rules and regulations.
Gallen (12-2-1 7KO) is the heavy favourite and has promised to knock both men unconscious, but fireworks are expected at Brisbane's Nissan Arena with both Queenslanders promised potential $1million paydays if they win.
Tensions have simmered over this week with Gallen and Hodges almost coming to blows at a press conference, with Gallen telling Hodges to 'kiss his children goodbye' in case it's the last time he sees them.
Hannant (left), Gallen (centre) and Hodges (right) at the weigh-in ahead for the Origin Rumble showdown, which has some unheard-of rules for Australian boxing
Gallen and Hodges almost came to blows at the press conference and weigh-in. Gallen has promised to knock out both opponents out on the night
Gallen also told Hannant - who has the least boxing experience of the three - he could kill him in the ring.
After weeks of confusion about how the three-way fight event will work, the format has been confirmed.
Both fights will be four two-minute rounds and Gallen is allowed to have at least an hour break between
