Warriors back-rower Bodene Thompson is set to step into the boxing ring to take on Cronulla Sharks and New South Wales State of Origin captain Paul Gallen in the Super Eight event in Auckland on November 3.
Thompson is expected to formalise his involvement in the next 24 hours.
Gallen, who has a 3-0 professional record, confirmed his participation today on Australian radio.
The 34-year-old forward needs to overcome an ankle injury suffered in the Sharks 39-0 NRL semi-final defeat to the North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday before he can commence training for the fight.