Josh Aloiai and Paul Gallen heavy weight fight is cancelled after NRL star ...

Josh Aloiai and Paul Gallen heavy weight fight is cancelled after NRL star ...
Josh Aloiai and Paul Gallen heavy weight fight is cancelled after NRL star ...
Footy star set to take on Paul Gallen in the ring catches Covid just weeks out from the clash – forcing promoter to scrap the fight NRL star Josh Aloiai and Paul Gallen's fight on December 10 has been scrapped  Alolai tested positive to Covid-19 after falling ill after a gym session on Monday  Promoter Matt Rose will try to postpone - but Aloiai will more likely be replaced 

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The highly-anticipated heavyweight fight between Paul Gallen and NRL star Josh Aloiai has been cancelled after the Manly Sea Eagles front-rower tested positive to Covid.

The highly-anticipated heavyweight fight between Paul Gallen and NRL star Josh Aloiai has been cancelled after the Manly Sea Eagles front-rower tested positive to Covid. 

Aloiai later tested positive is now being treated for the illness and will not be able to headline the fight at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre as planned. 

It is unclear whether Aloiai is vaccinated. The NRL is still working to immunise teams ahead of the 2022 season, with between 10 to 15 players still yet to get the jab.  

Josh Aloiai (pictured) will no longer enter the ring with Paul Gallen on December 10 has tested positive to Covid-19

Josh Aloiai (pictured) will no longer

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