sport news Paul Gallen beats arch rival Justin Hodges AGAIN to end boxing career on a high trends now Paul Gallen beats arch rival Justin Hodges AGAIN as relieved NRL legend says he is 'glad it's all over' after retiring from boxing: 'I've had enough' By Ollie Lewis For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:24 GMT, 23 November 2022 | Updated: 11:30 GMT, 23 November 2022 Viewcomments Paul Gallen has got the fairytale swansong he was hoping for after defeating Justin Hodges on points in Sydney. There were question marks over the 41-year-old's chin heading into his boxing farewell, but Gallen swiftly dismissed those doubts with a 60-54, 60-54, 59-55 victory. 'That was good, I had to do what I had to do. I didn't take any risks. He is a big boy, he is strong, I just did what I had to do, used my jab. A win's a win, not many people get to go out on a win so I'm pleased with that. 'He's broken my heart plenty of times, I'm glad it's all over. I've had enough. I could feel it in my sparring, in my training, I've slowed down so it's time to pull the pin.' More to follow. Paul Gallen has ended his career on a high with a comfortable victory over Justin Hodges Gallen swiftly dismissed doubts surrounding his chin to defeat his fellow former NRL star Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility