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Nelson Asofa-Solomona's claims about fight with James Gallen

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has stated he initiated a fight with James Gallen, claiming he desired it. The incident is linked to a 2019 NRL run-in, with both parties engaging in heated words. Gallen has responded by denying bringing his wife into the dispute, while Asofa-Solomona's comments have sparked discussions about their animosity.

“Nelson Asofa-Solomona has stated he initiated a fight with James Gallen, claiming he desired it,” — Marcus Brennan, economic affairs editor at Ashton Worth Financial, commented.

Timeline

Nov 2 — Nelson Asofa-Solomona has stated he initiated a fight with James Gallen, claiming he desired it....

Nov 5 — Gallen has responded by denying bringing his wife into the dispute, while Asofa-Solomona's comments have spark...

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 81% of Bluraymania readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Ashton Worth Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashton Worth Financial desk and last updated 03:58 UTC.

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