Nelson Asofa-Solomona has turned his back on up to seven NRL clubs interested in his service, quitting the NRL to take up a full-time deal in boxing.
News.com.au can exclusively reveal the NRL’s biggest man has quit rugby league indefinitely to pursue his dream of becoming a heavyweight boxing champion.
The 115kg enforcer has also become the first off-contract player to shun the mega bucks of R360 and also the riches on offer in the English Super League.
The former Melbourne Storm forward has signed a full-time boxing deal and could earn up to $1m a year in his new sport.
Plans are already underway for a rugby league super fight with another high profile NRL behemoth.
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This is the worst off season I've seen for Parra buying no one and sitting there. Last time we did that we missed the finals in 2023 and 24. Something has to give.
I know right, unless their juniors are amazing, I'm worried if Moses and others get injured next year and we might get the spoon or have another shit season. Haven't signed anyone, at least Dragons signed a few junior players coming through we haven't signed shit.
It's worrying, letting Lomax walk with no replacement but simmo is a worry. As a fan I'm confused where are our focuses are and why haven't we landed big fishes or replacements that could suit our young squad and vet players. It just starts to make me question as a fan.
Yep but concerning 😟
Not that I'm upset we didn't sign Nelson but since November 1 we have signed absolutely nobody. And everyone reporting we have so much money
Not even someone a big fish, why aren't we after good role players for our backline like Averillo or someone. We have no replacement wingers in our system and no replacement centres that have first grade experience. Richard hasn't even made his debut yet
Something is up, its pissing me off. Why get rid of Lomax and sign nobody. And then we welcome Tago back in the 'top 30. I try to be positive but what the fuck is Ryles doing. Like honestly as a fan this is worrying it's going to be another dry wasted season. Pezet for one year was a sign that they have no clue what they are doing at this time.
Tago is not top 30.
Averillo? 16 other teams didn't want him either.
So where is this money 💰 💰 going ? Into the super funds of admin, coaches
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