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Risk ... Sonny Bill Williams concedes a loss could end his boxing career. Source: Mark Evans / News Limited
Sonny Bill Williams says a loss to South African Francois Botha will end his boxing career.
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Speaking exclusively to Fox Sports, ahead of his fight for the vacant WBA heavyweight title, Williams conceded he was concerned about Botha's power and experience in the ring.
Botha has previously said the the newly-signed Sydney Roosters player was "stupid" for getting into the ring with him.
Williams said it was the biggest challenge of his career and it was win or go home.
"If I lose this fight, this will probably be the end of it (my career), he said.
"If I'm beaten I don't see a future in the sport."
The former All Blacks centre is undefeated in his five fights so far and didn't want to continue his career with a loss on his record.
Botha has fought some of the greatest heavyweights in recent history, including Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield.
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The "White Buffalo" promised to pound Williams into the canvas.
"He's got a lot of big balls, and I don't mean rugby balls," said Botha.
"Why is he taking this chance? He should stick to rugby because I will hit him so hard that when he tries to catch the ball, he'll just miss it."
Williams said he believed he had the upperhand in athleticism and could overcome Botha's experience.
"Apparently, he's lost a lot of weight and is looking pretty good," he said.
"Athletically, I think I've got the advantage but he's got a lot of experience.
"I've trained pretty hard, all through my sporting career I've taken risks and there's a pretty big risk and reward."
Williams and Botha headline a card that also features Wallabies and Reds playmaker Quade Cooper's boxing debut against Barry Dunnett at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday, February 8.
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