Paul Gallen goes Off the Record: Taking on SBW, Giving Up Alcohol & Retirement Struggles

Off The Record Podcast

Off The Record Podcast

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Buzz & Webby speak to Paul Gallen before his upcoming boxing fight against Sonny Bill Williams next week.

We get raw and uncensored in this episode — opening up about why he’s come out of  his long-running feud with Sonny Bill Williams, what he really thinks of him, and why retirement hit harder than expected. He talks about getting off the drink, getting help, and what he wants for his future.

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0:00 – Paul Gallen's Career Highlights and Introduction to the Podcast  
1:51 – Gallen's Decision to Come Out of Retirement  & getting off the drink
5:21 – Negotiations and Challenges with Sonny Bill Williams  
17:16 – Gallen's Personal Life and Family  
18:37 – Gallen's Preparation for SBW and Mental State  
21:15 – Gallen's Views on Concussion and Brain Health  
27:53 – The time Paul Gallen scared Buzz
31:39 – Why this fight will be great
34:35 - Fans wanting to fight him
37:27 - Phil Gould
39:04 - Origin & Playing the best QLD team ever