Paul Gallen and Justin Hodges are about to step into the boxing ring for the second time.

As they get ready to take down each other, this is a look into what current NRL players could be next to take the plunge into the boxing ring.

3. David Klemmer

A force on the field in the forwards, Klemmer is no stranger to getting involved in fights and scuffles on the field. The strong tenacious prop

Seven years ago, Queensland legend Gordan Tallis was offered $50,000 to take him on in a boxing fight. This was due to both players criticising each other during the season. Unfortunately, the fight never went ahead.

Two months ago, Paul Gallen spoke exclusively to the Wide World of Sports about what NRL players could make a successful switch to boxing. One of these players was Klemmer.

"He's got the body shape. Tall and long arms goes a long way in boxing. I've never seen him punch but he's certainly got the look," Gallen said.

"He's got a scary look. But I'd have to see how he'd go. The boxing ring there's nothing like it."

"You can't prepare for it with a fight on the footy field. But he's got the mongrel and the will, and could certainly do it if he wanted to."