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AFL hardman Mitch Robinson called out NRL stars for his next fight after upsetting Kayne Pettifer at The Gathering on Wednesday night.
Robinson was aggressive and athletic against the more experienced Pettifer, giving his opponent a nasty shiner en route to a decisive decision win in Adelaide.
Former Brisbane Lions star Robinson, 34, took his preparation seriously for the fight and it showed.
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He said he “definitely” wants to make a second career out of boxing.
“I don’t know who’s in my weight division for the NRL, but AFL vs NRL, would make a good decision I think.
“I know I’d love to take on those boys, I know they’d probably gas a little bit earlier than us but they can pack a punch.
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“We’ll see. We’ll have a few beers. I haven’t had a drink for eight weeks so I’m keen for a beer, for sure.”
Boxing legend Danny Green was impressed with Robinson’s work, calling him the pick of the eight AFL fighters on show.
FULL RESULTS FOR THE GATHERING
– Jackson England defeated Jamel Herring (decision)
- Mitch Robinson defeated Kayne Pettifer (decision)
- Jack Brubaker defeated In Duck Seo (decision)
- Nathan Brown defeated Kane Cornes (decision)
– Joel Camilleri defeated Joel Pavlides (corner stoppage)
– Dane Swan defeated Dale Thomas (decision)
- Alex Leapai Jr defeated Joe Ageli (decision)
- Anthony Rocca defeated Corey McKernan (TKO)
– Sergei Vorobev drew with Wes Capper (majority draw)
