SBW and Paul Gallen finally square off in the ring, after the barbs become brutal, and the animosity palpable.

Sonny Bill Williams sends a warning to Paul Gallen with a sensational flurry of punches in the second round.

Sonny Bill Williams sends a warning to Paul Gallen with a sensational flurry of punches in the second round.

Paul Gallen speaks to Stan Sport's Renee Gartner after his split-points win over Sonny Bill Williams.

Paul Gallen speaks to Stan Sport's Renee Gartner after his split-points win over Sonny Bill Williams.

RNZ revisits the war of words between SBW and Paul Gallen.

Ahead of his fight with Paul Gallen, Sonny Bill Williams admits he was the one running from their fight after years of back and forth.

Paul Gallen hits Sonny Bill Williams with hard questions as the pair go back and forth at their pre-fight press conference.

Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen say their final words ahead of their anticipated battle in the ring.

Paul Gallen has scored a split points win over Sonny Bill Williams in their long-awaited heavyweight boxing bout that hardly lived up to the billing.