In a parallel universe, Alex Leapai Junior would have been preparing to force his way into the Gold Coast Titans set-up to pave his path towards a State of Origin career to rival that of his uncle, Josh Papali’i.

But the once-promising prop traded it all in to pursue a boxing dream and finish the job started by his father, Alex Leapai Senior. And he intends to do it in the same manner that Jeff Horn did in Brisbane eight years ago.

On December 13, Leapai Junior will step into the ring for the eighth time since his shock shift from the Titans in early 2024. The fight for the Queensland heavyweight title in Gatton will be broadcast on Stan Sport.

But even with the Titans in the midst of a rebuild following the appointment of coach Josh Hannay, and the release of former State of Origin en

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