UFC legend Mark Hunt drops HILARIOUS bombshell as he readies for Sonny Bill Williams fight

UFC legend Mark Hunt makes a HILARIOUS confession as he squares up to Sonny Bill Williams ahead of their fight – and reveals he took the bout because ‘I was on the couch eating cheesecakes and pies’

  • Mark Hunt was on the couch eating cheesecake and pies when he got the call
  • UFC legend admits he didn’t know it was an 8-round fight at press conference
  • Hunt has already dropped 20kgs and says he will be even lighter come fight time
  • Sonny Bill Williams admits he is ‘concerned’ about the KO power Hunt carries

UFC legend Mark hunt has left journalists in stitches at the press conference to promote his upcoming heavyweight boxing bout against Sonny Bill Williams at Sydney’s Ken Rosewall Arena on November 5.

Known for his unbelievable knockout power, the ‘Super Samoan’ was asked if he had a prediction for when the scheduled eight-rounder would finish.

‘I’m pretty s**t at predictions, to be honest,’ said Hunt, smiling to himself. ‘I didn’t know it was eight rounds, but hey – I’m always up for a challenge.’

Sonny Bill Williams (L) and Mark Hunt (R) face off ahead of their November 5 heavyweight clash. Hunt dropped a hilarious bombshell when he revealed that he didn’t know the fight was scheduled for eight rounds until he was told at the press conference

Hunt (pictured fighting Paul Gallen in 2020) says he will be in much better shape for his upcoming fight against Sonny Bill Williams - having already dropped 20kg

Hunt (pictured fighting Paul Gallen in 2020) says he will be in much better shape for his upcoming fight against Sonny Bill Williams – having already dropped 20kg

The MMA great, who fought the likes of Brock Lesnar, Alistair Overeem and Stipe Miocic, was asked why he decided to accept the boxing bout with Williams and he again had the room cracking up.

‘I was sitting on my couch eating cheesecakes and pies and I was putting on a little weight when I got the call. This gives me the chance to get back to being healthy again, and Sonny is no slouch. 

‘If he wants my name then he’s got to earn it. I still love competing. Always have. I’m a fighter at heart. I’m always up for the challenge and I will give it 100 per cent.’

Williams (pictured knocking out AFL great Barry Hall earlier this year) has spent time training in the UK with heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker

Williams (pictured knocking out AFL great Barry Hall earlier this year) has spent time training in the UK with heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Joseph Parker

Williams will be stepping into the ring for the first time since his knockout win against Barry Hall back in March, while Hunt hasn’t had a fight since he lost a points decision to Paul Gallen in December 2020.  

Hunt, who appears to be taking the bout very seriously, tipped the scales at 157kg when the he got the call-up and has now slimmed down to 137kg – and expects to be the lightest he’s ever been when he steps in the ring against Williams.

The MMA legend says he has even given up his beloved KFC.

‘I had to give it up, of course,’ Hunt told Daily Mail Australia. ‘I’m a fan of a lot of bad foods, but I’ve had to give it up for this.’

Hunt says he was on his couch eating cheesecakes and pies when he got the call up for the fight and sees it as a great way to get healthy

Hunt says he was on his couch eating cheesecakes and pies when he got the call up for the fight and sees it as a great way to get healthy

Hunt says he’s taking Williams very seriously – especially after watching his quick knockout of Hall earlier in the year.

‘He’s been hanging out with Tyson [Fury] and Joe [Parker] – it doesn’t get much better than that,’ he said of the current world heavyweight champion and his fellow Kiwi Parker, who has fought for the title. 

‘I’m glad Sonny chose me to get some legitimacy, he gets full credit for that.’

Williams is under no illusions about the threat Hunt poses – even at age 48.

Williams is undefeated in the boxing ring and has shown he can finish fights. He admits he is concerned about Hunt's knockout power, but hopes to implement his own game plan

Williams is undefeated in the boxing ring and has shown he can finish fights. He admits he is concerned about Hunt’s knockout power, but hopes to implement his own game plan

‘Of course I’m concerned about his power, I’m not gonna lie. But that’s why it’s exciting. That’s why it will be a great night. It will be a battle of who can implement their own styles,’ he said.

‘I’m undefeated in the boxing ring. When we get in there, there’ll be no niceties.’ 

‘He’ll be looking to knock me out and I’ll be trying to do the same. ‘

‘It’s a mouthwatering contest and I’m excited for the challenge. I’ll be in there to win.’

Sonny Bill Williams v Mark Hunt will be streamed and exclusive on Stan Event on November 5.

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