Mark Hunt is set to return to boxing on December 16 in Australia against Paul Gallen.
Hunt is currently 0-1-1 as a pro boxer as he lost to Josh Wyborn in 1999. He then had his second fight in 2000 and fought Joe Askew to a draw. Following that, he then turned his attention to MMA.
The 46-year-old Kiwi was an 18-fight UFC veteran and also fought in PRIDE and Dream. However, he ended his career on a three-fight losing skid and after completing his contract, didn’t want to fight in the UFC anymore.
Now, ahead of his return to boxing, Mark Hunt got fired up and got into a fight with his opponent at weigh-ins.
Video: Mark Hunt takes a swing at former rugby star Paul Gallen at weigh-ins for boxing match
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Former UFC and PRIDE star Mark Hunt took a swing at former rugby player Paul Gallen at the weigh-ins for their boxing match on Wednesday in Australia.
Hunt and Gallen, who face off in a heavyweight co-headliner, talked trash at the press conference for the boxing fight card in Sydney. After hitting the scale, Hunt lunged and threw a half-hearted punch before he was held back by officials.
Check out the videos below from journalists Brendan Bradford and Jamie Pandaram, who were on scene at the weigh-ins.