Written by James Cooney, Daily Mail Australia
02:38 03 April 2024, 02:38 03 April 2024 Updated
- Former AFL star will take to the ring on Wednesday night
- Talented professional boxers will also compete at The Gathering
- The event will be available to watch exclusively on Stan Sport
The former footballers will swap boots and boxing gloves on Wednesday night ahead of the AFL's Gather Round in Adelaide in what is expected to be a thrilling showdown in the ring.
Kane Cornes, Nathan Brown, Dale Thomas, Dane Swan, Anthony Rocca, Corey McKernan, Mitch Robinson and Kane Pettyfer will be joining the ranks to put on a show for both football and boxing fans. I have been training hard for weeks.
The event will also feature a number of professional boxers, including Augie Jackson England, who will face American Jamel Herring for the WBO world super featherweight title.
When does the action start?
The event will be televised on Wednesday 3 April from 6:30pm (AEDT).
How can I see it?
The Gathering is exclusive to Stan Sport, so fans will need a valid Stan subscription to watch the event.
Stan subscribers must order the pay-per-view for an additional $50.
If you are unable to purchase an event, Daily Mail Australia will be running a live blog with updates on all events.
Where is The Gathering Fight Night held?
The event will be held at the Adelaide 36ers Arena in Adelaide. Fans can purchase tickets by clicking here.
break out a big battle
While every match is expected to be exciting, there is even more interest in the next match.
Kane Cornes vs Nathan Brown
Cornes, who is not one to shy away from controversy, admitted that many people would like to see him get beaten by Brown on Wednesday night.
But boxing icon Danny Green believes Cornes will be the “most motivated” fighter to compete on the night and wouldn't be at all surprised if Cornes raises his hand after the final bell. .
At Tuesday night's weigh-in, the former power star admitted he was paid by a South Australian real estate company to put his company name on the bottom of his boxing boots because that's where he would have the most exposure.
“My job is to make sure it doesn't air tomorrow night,” he laughed.
Asked by boxing legend Danny Green about his plans for fight night, Brown said, “I think we both just want to respect the sport of boxing.”
Cornes seemed to be in much better shape than Brown, but Brown joked that he was the overwhelming favorite to win, with the first prize being “about $1.10.”
Mitch Robinson vs Kane Pettyfer
Both players have been taking their training very seriously and Green believes this match will be the best in terms of technique from the soccer stars.
“Pez has been boxing for a long time,” Green said. “Mitch has been boxing for a little while, but he loves it so much that he plans to continue as long as he wins.”
Dane Swan vs Dale Thomas
They are both very competitive and are good friends outside of the ring.
Swann said he has been training for boxing for many years and is in the best shape he has been in a while.
“I'm not a full-time boxer. I've had to juggle my own lifestyle and three young children, but I got the job done,” Swan told Daily Mail Australia. .
“I can do four rounds easily, but it's just a matter of how many shots I get.'' But I'm ready to go.
“Boxing is one of the disciplines I've always enjoyed. I hate running, I've never lifted weights since I was forced to while playing AFL, and swimming is boring too.
“I was going to fight you a few years ago, but it failed. You asked me to do this, so please give me the money this time.”
Jackson England vs Jamel Herring
Professional fighters are competing for the WBO world super featherweight title.
Herring is a former world champion and has been in the ring with some of the biggest names in the industry.
Australian England is an exciting fighter and came to Adelaide to make his point against the smart Americans.
Alex Leapai Jr. vs Joe Ageli
Rugby league giant Alex Leapai Jr. has terminated his NRL contract with the Gold Coast Titans to follow in the footsteps of his legendary father and focus on boxing.
Alex Leapai Sr. fought former heavyweight giant Wladimir Klitschko for the world title in 2014, and many are encouraging his talented son to go all the way.
“I'm fit and ready to go,” Alex Junior told Daily Mail Australia.
Gathering Fight Night Full Card
Main Event – Jamal Herring (24-4-0) vs. Jackson England (15-3-0) [Super Featherweight] (Won WBO world super featherweight title)
Mitch Robinson (debut) vs. Kane Pettyfer (debut) [Cruiserweight]
Jack Brubaker (17-5-2) vs. Yin Duck So (15-3-2) [Super Welterweight]
Kane Cornes (debut) vs. Nathan Brown (debut) [Cruiserweight]
Joel Camilleri (27-8-1) vs. Joel Pavlides (5-2-1) [Middleweight]
Dane Swan (debut) vs. Dale Thomas (debut) [Heavyweight]
Alex Ripal Jr. (Debut) vs. Joe Ageli (2-1-0) [Heavyweight]
Anthony Rocca (debut) vs. Corey McKernan (debut) [Heavyweight]
Sergei Vorobev (20-2-0) vs. Wes Capper (22-5-1) [Heavyweight]
