Anthony Mundine is brushed by Paul Fleming ahead of his fight with Tyson Lantry – before fighter pays tribute to the cross-code star as his inspiration
- Anthony Mundine appeared to be brushed by boxer Paul Fleming before bout
- Mundine attempted to embrace 32-year-old fighter before fight Wednesday
- Fleming would instead thank Mundine post fight for being his inspiration
Anthony Mundine appeared to be brushed by rising star Paul Fleming on his entrance to the ring on the undercard for Tim Tszyu’s blockbuster fight.
Mundine, who was in the crowd for the sell-out event in Newcastle on Wednesday night, attempted to embrace Fleming as he walked to the ring with an entourage of Indigenous dancers.
Fleming won the fight in commanding fashion and would eventually thank Mundine who he described as his ‘inspiration’ and the ‘reason he started boxing’.
Anthony Mundine appeared to be brushed by rising star Paul Fleming on his entrance to the ring on the undercard for Tim Tszyu’s blockbuster fight
Mundine, who was in the crowd for the sell-out event in Newcastle on Wednesday night, attempted to embrace Fleming as he walked to the ring
Fleming won the fight in commanding fashion and would eventually thank Mundine who he described as his ‘inspiration’ and the ‘reason he started boxing’
Fleming won his fight against local favourite Tyson Lantry with a dominant display that saw Lantry’s team throw in the towel despite his opponent struggling with a hand injury suffered during the bout.
Legendary boxer Jeff Fenech described his performance as ‘good as a performance I’ve seen from anyone in Australia for a long time.’
The 32-year-old entered the ring wearing bright blue shorts and a jacket decorated with indigenous art.
He was accompanied by several Aboriginal dancers with didgeridoos providing the backing music.
Fleming won his fight against local favourite Tyson Lantry with a dominant display that saw Lantry’s team throw in the towel
Fleming was accompanied to the ring by several Aboriginal dancers with didgeridoos providing the backing music
Rabbitohs stars Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker were in attendance to see Fleming fight
A two-minute clip was shown in the arena of highlights of Mundine’s decorated boxing career before he was interviewed ringside.
Fleming thanked Mundine for turning up after the fight, saying that after his family and team that he was his biggest inspiration.
The 32-year-old said he owed his career to Mundine and thanked him for everything before sharing an emotional embrace ringside.
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