Anthony Mundine has been called out online after detailing the reason behind he stepped away from the NRL.
Former NRL and boxing star Anthony Mundine has been called out on social media over bizarre and inaccurate claims about his career.The former St George Illawarra Dragons and Brisbane Broncos star said his decision to step away from the game boiled down to him missing out on selection for Australia.Mundine ultimately walked away from rugby league in 2000 to pursue boxing, citing racism as the reason he missed out on call ups for both state and country.
“They picked 42 men to go on this tour. I was the best player in the league, no doubt … stats showed that. 100 per cent they showed that. No one close to me in my position.”Mundine in action for the Dragons. Pic Brett Costello. Rugby League A/CT In a separate piece-to-camera, Mundine added: “As a black fella, people don’t see what we have to go through in order to just get a look-in.”
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