All Black World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams is the new heavyweight boxing champion of New Zealand after knocking out Clarence Tillman in the first round of their title bout.
The 26-year-old centre, who was part of the New Zealand side that lifted the Rugby World Cup in November, continued an unbeaten start to his boxing career.
Knockout blow: Williams floors Tillman before the referee steps in to end the fight
After the two boxers sounded each other out early on, Williams connected with a good left hook and then finished Tillman off with a flurry of blows that left his opponent with his head hanging out of the ring.
Champion: Williams won the vacant New Zealand heavyweight belt
Referee Lance Revill stepped in to stop the fight with one second left in the first round.
There was plenty of feeling going into the clash after the pair's much publicised altercation at Tuesday's weigh-in. And that carried on when they got into the ring together, having to be separated as they banged shoulders and exchanged words.
To the victor, the spoils: Williams poses with his belt (above) and gets a kiss from girlfriend Jamie Ridge (below)
Tillman left the ring immediately after the fight, not bothering to stay around to see Williams presented with his belt.
There were also ugly scenes when Williams' original opponent Richard Tutaki entered the ring to taunt Williams.
Tutaki was removed with All Black and Chiefs team mate Liam Messam acting as Williams' minder
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