Sun. Apr 6th, 2025

How close was Jeff Horn to picking league over boxing?

WBO Welterweight champion Jeff Horn has revealed he seriously considered picking rugby league over boxing in his younger years.

Speaking to Brisbane Broncos hooker Andrew McCullough on a podcast for playersvoice.com.au, Horn said he approached trainer Glenn Rushton about the switch.

“When I told him (Glenn) I’d probably want to go to rugby league – I potentially had this option to try and make a high team here (in Brisbane) or attempt boxing.

“It didn’t matter who ran at me back in the day, I’d be able to take them down even if I was just hanging onto their ankles.

“It’s probably a good thing I didn’t make rugby league because I hate the running that I do (in boxing).”

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