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Why former Melbourne enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona chose boxing over rugby league

Former Melbourne enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona reveals how he fell out of love with rugby league and turned down lucrative contract offers to pursue a career in boxing.
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Nelson Asofa-Solomona has confirmed the date for his first boxing bout since leaving the Melbourne Storm and quitting the NRL

The former Kiwis enforcer has signed with Australia's No Limit Boxing and will make his professional debut against a to-be-confirmed opponent on January 16th. The fight will be on the undercard for ...

Dumped Melbourne Storm star Nelson Asofa-Solomona quits NRL and signs full-time boxing deal

Dumped Melbourne Storm star Nelson Asofa-Solomona has quit NRL and signed a boxing deal. The powerful front-rower — who was ...

Former Melbourne Storm star lifts lid on huge career switch after $700k snub for NRL rival

Former Melbourne Storm star Nelson Asofa-Solomona reportedly turned down a $700,000 a season offer from the Parramatta Eels ...