LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Billy Slater was caught in a comical reaction as Cameron Smith threw Paul Gallen "under the bus" during a wild rant on Channel 9.
Gallen criticized Sonny Bill Williams and his camp for insisting on two-minute rounds in a potential boxing match.
Despite the seriousness of the topic, Slater struggled to contain his laughter and maintain a facade of interest.
Gallen revealed that he had verbally agreed to a deal with SBW earlier in the year but objected to the idea of fighting over two-minute rounds.
He emphasized his commitment to traditional three-minute rounds in boxing and expressed disappointment at the suggestion of shorter rounds.
Gallen, who last fought in 2022, has been eager to face SBW for years and believed a deal was close until the issue of round length arose.
"In mid-January, it was all-but done in my opinion," Gallen stated, referencing his efforts to secure the fight.
"Then they came back to me and said Sonny only wants to fight two-minute rounds and I said no." He stressed his willingness to compete over eight, three-minute rounds and urged SBW to accept the challenge in a manner befitting a "man."
Cameron Smith added a touch of humor to the situation by teasing Gallen about his financial situation, suggesting that he needed the money by picking fights with others.
Despite the tension surrounding the negotiations and demands, Smith's lighthearted jab lightened the mood of the conversation.
Overall, while the topic of boxing negotiations between Gallen and SBW was serious, Slater's comical reaction and Smith's playful comment injected moments of levity into the conversation.
The clash of personalities and conflicting demands added an entertaining element to the ongoing saga of the potential fight between Gallen and SBW.