Mundine confirms May 11 title challenge

But also eyes return to pro rugby league

16/04/2005

Mundine confirms May 11 title challenge

With rumors swirling that he will abandon boxing to return to rugby, the sport that first made him a star, Anthony Mundine confirmed today that he intends to go through with his challenge to WBA super middleweight titlist Mikkel Kessler as scheduled on May 11, 2005 for Sydney.  Still, Mundine said he intends to return to rugby but stay active in both sports.  The additional weight needed for rugby could push Mundine up to light heavyweight, and he told the Sydney Morning Herald he had his eyes on Fabrice Tiozzo.  Mundine is currently #7 in Boxingtalk's ratings at 168 pounds.  -Scott Shaffer