Shane Mumford wants to resume his professional boxing career at the end of the AFL season - but in his comeback game on Friday, he looked perhaps a little too eager to don the gloves again. While Mumford has ambitions to test himself against Gallen, he won't be pressured into trying to make it happen before he's ready. Ex-Giant Mumford to step into boxing ring. Shane Mumford (born 5 July 1986) is a professional Australian rules footballer for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). AFL Draft Power Rankings: Key forwards jostling for No. Standing at 197cm and weighing 105kgs, Mumford's only previous boxing experience has been sparring during football training. Retired AFL premiership ruckman Shane Mumford wants to fight Cronulla great Paul Gallen in a battle of the rival football codes. Round Table: Does Richmond have a culture problem? The 2012 premiership player has been given the all-clear by the Giants to try his hand in the ring. 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You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Shane Mumford sets his sights on Paul Gallen. The GWS Giants ruckman could come under scrutiny for an off-the-ball incident with Sydney's George Hewett, which could see his return to the AFL delayed even further. vacant World Boxing Association Oceania Light Heavy Title (supervisor: Lei Tavita) vacant International Boxing Federation International Light Heavy Title (supervisor: Adam Height ) 2018-05-26 Are the Suns about to overtake the Giants? Round Table: Who is under the most pressure to make the Grand Final? The seven-footer eyeing a place in the AFL, Tiger trouble? "The nerves and thoughts prior to the fight, I'd never done any individual sport before, so for everything and everyone watching me it certainly got me really nervy before going out there.". Cats set up all-Victorian AFL Grand Final, 'Slay that dragon': An oral history of Essendon's 2000 season. Who tops the "coaching pressure power rankings"? Mumford wasn't the only player who was making a long-awaited return to action. Shane Mumford during his AFL playing days. Find out more about cookies Round Table: Should free agency compensation be scrapped? "It was important for them to get back and just get used to playing again. Every AFL club's make or break assessed. Mumford, a ruck coach with the Giants after retiring in October, was showing a training wound above his left eye when speaking to reporters in Canberra. Even in scratch matches, players can be sanctioned for in-game disciplinary issues and any punishments would be served in home-and-away fixtures, putting Mumford at risk of an even longer wait to start the season. Round Table: Who has been the most disappointing player of 2020? 1 rank, List manipulation is here to stay, so get used to it, How AFL recruiters are dealing with the COVID curveballs. Both the Giants and Swans fielded heavily depleted teams, with several big-name stars missing because of AFLX and others being injured or managed through the pre-season. Shane Mumford wants to resume his professional boxing career at the end of the AFL season - but in his comeback game on Friday, he looked perhaps a little too eager to don the gloves again. "I've had no phone call or any offer from anyone to fight. Why the Blues must go all-in on blue-chip stocks. The AFL has also confirmed it cannot be served concurrently with bans issued by the match review panel. But stepping into the ring with the NRL veteran could be a while off as the 32-year-old Mumford finds his way in boxing. The two sides will meet again at the same venue next Saturday night in their opening JLT Community Series clash. In footy culture, 2 plus 2 rarely equals 4. Mumford certainly did not seem to think he was any trouble when he spoke to reporters after the match. Mumford had two fights last year, winning both through knockout, and had expressed an interest in taking on NRL veteran Paul Gallen. It would be a unique showdown with Mumford standing at 199cm, almost 20cm taller than Gallen. While an opponent for his debut fight is yet to be locked in, it seems unlikely to be an AFL-NRL showdown with Cronulla rugby league captain Paul Gallen. "Paul's had eight fights for eight wins, I'm out there with one for one so it's definitely something we'll look at doing in the future. Swans pair Lewis Melican and Callum Mills did the same, having not played any football since round three and round nine last year respectively because of injury. Shane Mumford during his AFL playing days.Credit:Joe Armao. The former Geelong, Sydney and Greater Western Sydney big man has revealed he is looking at having his first fight in June. "I wasn't on the canvas at the end of the (first) fight so in that regard it went really well," Mumford said. Rugby union star Sonny Bill Williams confirmed this week he's still keen to fight Gallen, a showdown that has been talked about for years. Shane Mumford wins his first professional boxing bout. The Pies are still flag chances - but only if they release their offensive shackles, West Coast's win over Roos comes at a big cost. It's something I'm quite passionate about and enjoy doing now. Sydney's first-round draft pick Nick Blakey was probably the most impressive player on the field, kicking three goals. The rumours are true: retired AFL premiership ruckman Shane Mumford is stepping into the boxing ring. Retired AFL premiership ruckman Shane Mumford wants to fight Cronulla great Paul Gallen in a battle of the rival football codes. But stepping into the ring with the NRL veteran could be a while off as the 32-year-old Mumford finds his way in boxing. Mumford appeared to strike Hewett in the face with his right hand late in the third quarter of their pre-season trial at Blacktown, which the Swans won 12.4 (76) to 7.10 (52). Shane Mumford during his AFL playing days. Stay on current site or go to US version. "It's certainly something we'll look at doing in the future, at the moment it's still a while off," Mumford said. I won't be giving it up just yet.". Mumford said an opponent for the bout was yet to be decided. It's all news to me," the NRL hardman told News Corp Australia. Round Table: Which player is under the most pressure this finals series? How traditional AFL clubs can learn from the 'cocky kids'. Heroes & Villains: The worst finals performance of this century? "I think it's helped with my footwork and things like that, moving around at stoppages, being able to step," he said. Shane Mumford at home with his wife Eva and their children Theo (left) and Ollie. Round Table: Was Chris Scott right to label Geelong's critics 'lazy'? Mumford, who said his first game back was "like riding a bike", continues to incorporate boxing into his training twice a week, but said he would do less sparring as the season proper approaches. The former Geelong, Sydney and GWS big man knocked out opponent Kyle Brumby in his professional debut in Melbourne last month. As you can see by the black eye, I'm obviously hitting a few punches.". Heroes & Villains: Did the pre-finals bye affect the prelims ... again? The rumours are true: retired AFL premiership ruckman Shane Mumford is stepping into the boxing ring. Mumford put on the gloves following his premature retirement from the AFL last year following a serious ankle injury. Picture: Lawrence Pinder. Former AFL player agent Nixon, who has battled his own personal issues, said Mumford deserved a second chance.

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