Ex-NRL star Justin Hodges fires pictures at State of Origin rival-turned-boxer Matt Cooper earlier than conflict within the ring: ‘Fear about when your face is all f***ed up’

Queensland Maroons icon Justin Hodges has gone after NSW Blues legend Matt Cooper at a press convention forward of their State of Origin-style struggle on Saturday evening, insisting he’ll ‘f**okay up’ Cooper’s face.

The pair shared a fierce rivalry on the footy area and can take that power to the ring in Stan’s reside and unique pay-per-view ‘Battle on the Reef’ bout in Townsville.

Hodges will step into the ring for the ninth time this weekend and is completely happy to lastly  lay his palms on his longtime rival.

‘We got here shut [to fighting] quite a few instances,’ Hodges stated.

‘Clearly he was enjoying for the Dragons, and I used to be on the Broncos.

Justin Hodges (pictured in white shirt) fired pictures at fellow ex-NRL star Matt Cooper forward of their upcoming boxing bout on Saturday

Hodges and Cooper got here near combating a number of instances on the footy area over time

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‘Origin time we got here shut once more. I feel he was apprehensive about dropping. 

‘We get one other alternative on Saturday evening and I am trying ahead to punching the c**p out of him.’ 

When Cooper was requested concerning the upcoming bout he advised that if anyone needs a joke, simply take a look at his opponent’s picture.

Laughter rang out within the room, however Hodges did not see the humour within the comment.

‘Don’t fret about that picture,’ he fiercely replied.

‘Fear concerning the picture after the struggle when your face is all f**ked up!’

Cooper shall be making his debut in boxing however has been coaching at Wollongong’s Freestyle MMA gymnasium for a few years alongside UFC famous person Alex Volkanovski.

Hodges has stepped into the ring 9 instances, profitable 5 of his bouts (pictured, within the ring towards Jordan Simi on the Hordern Pavilion final 12 months)

Cooper (pictured center) has been coaching for a few years in MMA, however this shall be his boxing debut

Hodges final fought in November, dropping to footy legend Paul Gallen through unanimous resolution in Sydney.

The Queenslander’s 5 boxing victories are spectacular and he is proven severe enchancment over the previous couple of years.

The cardboard additionally has NRL stars Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Eels) squaring off with Jason Taumalolo (Cowboys) of their professional debuts.

Parramatta’s Junior Paulo will lock horns with retired star Ben Hannant, whereas Tevita Pangai Junior will even have his first boxing match since he introduced his retirement from rugby league, combating Frank Amato.

Pangai Jr’s brother Jermaine will even characteristic on the cardboard towards Nepote Dawadawa, with Austin Aokuso to go up towards Filimoni Naliva Jr.

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