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    Australian boxing promoter George Rose reckons Nelson Asofa-Solomona will be a huge success in the ring

    Australian boxing promoter George Rose reckons Nelson Asofa-Solomona will be a huge success in the ring

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    A former NRL player himself with 154 appearances - chiefly for Manly - Rose is hunting for an opponent for Asofa-Solomona's professional debut in six weeks.

    Given his new Kiwi recruit is two metres tall and renowned for his aggression, Rose reckons he'll follow other league players as a crossover cult figure.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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