Williams continues to fight his corner

ALL BLACK Sonny Bill Williams believes competing in a boxing match less than a month before the start of the 2011 Super 15 Rugby season will make him a better player.

The controversial former NRL player announced yesterday he’ll fight Sydney forklift driver Scott Lewis on January 29 in what will be his third professional bout.

And while Williams’ decision has the blessing of the New Zealand Rugby Union, a news report in his homeland says former All Blacks are concerned the 25-year-old could receive a serious injury and jeopardise his World Cup chances.