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Hull KR star Shaun Kenny-Dowall hoping coronavirus doesn’t ruin boxing plans
Hull KR star Shaun Kenny-Dowall is praying coronavirus doesn’t floor his heavyweight boxing bow.The former New Zealand international, 32, is lined up to achieve his lifelong ambition later this year.The 6ft 4in, 16stone centre will take on rugby union’s Elijah Niko as part of a charity fundraiser for stricken Super League duo Mose Masoe and Rob Burrow.But plans for restarting the season could deal a knockout blow to Kenny-Dowall’s participation - along with fellow boxing hopeful and Rovers team-mate Weller Hauraki.Kenny-Dowall, a Grand Final winner with Sydney Roosters in 2013, said: “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.“It’s a gladiatorial thing and will take me out of my comfort zone.
