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Nelson Asofa-Solomona quits footy for new $1M boxing career

Posted by Johnny Suede on December 2, 2025 at 12:47pm

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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- The Badger > Wizardssleeves official receipts December 2, 2025 at 3:31pm
  
  He is both our Head of Recruitment and Souffs List Manager.
  
  How does that work?
  - Wizardssleeves official receipts > The Badger December 2, 2025 at 3:39pm
    
    lol, Souths haven't noticed he's gone yet. Still been paying him..
    - The Badger > Wizardssleeves official receipts December 2, 2025 at 3:50pm
      
      Doing a George Costanza ...
Coryn Hughes December 2, 2025 at 3:12pm

I thought this was going to happen with NaS I suspect he's been looking for an out for awhile now.I knew he wasn't coming here I knew that.JR connection regardless.Good luck to him it's a bit late for the whole boxing thing.Anyway I've heard on here from a source Kolomatangi is a done deal 😂

Cmon Chris Mark Jim JR which ever one of you donkeys arr responsible for recruitment it's been a bit slow the fans have there noses on the glass waiting for anyone JDB has barely risen an eyebrow.Jnrs hopefully not going to fleece us we've locked up juniors.Simmo's replacing Lomax winning.
- Cumberland Eel > Coryn Hughes December 2, 2025 at 3:34pm
  
  Kolommatangi is a great buy but Eels need a replacement for Lomax more importantly
Blue Eel December 2, 2025 at 3:13pm

I've said it before and again here we go.

Our recruitment team are so predictable, and follow a flow chart.

Identify Talent - Check

Woo Talent - Check

Miss out on Talent - Check

Make announcement of resigning/upgrading current player - Check.

Wash Rinse Repeat
- Coryn Hughes > Blue Eel December 2, 2025 at 3:16pm
  
  Harsh BE but fark if you aren't right do we have any guy that can close a farken deal.
  
  Kalomatangi next mate I give is a 1/3 chance.
  - Frank The Tank > Coryn Hughes December 2, 2025 at 3:20pm
    
    33% chance you reckon.
    
    I say 5-10% Max
  - Blue Eel > Coryn Hughes December 2, 2025 at 3:20pm
    
    Just wait a couple of days and they feel the pressure, the next club release will then indicate how we have signed a new, up and coming superstar junior to play flegg or similar.
    
    That we are identifying and investing in youth, how good are we at scouting talent yada yada yada.
    
    Sounds great but we get no substance. Smoke and Mirrors, just smoke and mirrors.
- Wizardssleeves official receipts > Blue Eel December 2, 2025 at 3:42pm
  
  Don't forget release story about how Ryles didn't want said player we missed out on anyway, and how bold and brave it was to have pulled out of the chase.