Rahim Mundine, the son of retired boxing champion Anthony Mundine, is eager to revive the storied rivalry between the Mundine and Green families in Australian boxing. Following his impressive TKO victory over Joe Vatusaqata during the Sonny Bill Williams versus Paul Gallen fight night, Rahim openly called out Danny Green’s son, Archie.
In a well-fought super middleweight match, Rahim showcased his skills by knocking Vatusaqata down twice in the second round before finishing the contest with a powerful right hand. After the fight, with his father Anthony cheering him on, Rahim expressed his intention to face Archie Green, stating, “If he does his job in the next few years and I keep doing what I’m doing, then the Mundine name can beat the Green name again.”
The Mundine-Green rivalry dates back to the early 2000s when the two fathers squared off twice, each defeating the other once. Anthony Mundine laughed off potential tensions while affirming that a future bout between their sons “makes sense.” He reminisced about his own matches with Green, teasing that Danny was reluctant for a rematch back in the day.
Danny Green, providing commentary ringside, took the opportunity to poke fun at Anthony, reminding him that he took eleven years to agree to a rematch during their own careers. He responded to Rahim’s challenge by weighing in on the legacy of their families in the sport, claiming, “Our sons are going to carry on this amazing legacy we’ve had.”
Seventeen-year-old Archie, who sat alongside his father, indicated he is keen on beginning his own boxing career, hoping to have a fight by next year’s end. He also expressed his desire to create a trilogy with Rahim, aiming for a 2-1 outcome over their combined legacies, which adds further intrigue to a prospective showdown between the young fighters in the years to come.
The anticipation builds as both families seem ready to pass the torch and engage in a match that could restore the excitement of their fathers’ historic competitions.