Fabio Wardley takes on Justis Huni in a homecoming bout for Fabio Wardley at Ipswich’s home ground, Portman Road.
Wardley returns to the ring this Saturday following his brutal KO of Frazer Clarke but he faces a Aussie in the name of Justis Huni who is coming off the back of his own KO win.
The home fighter Wardley will be looking to put on a great performance in front of the Portman Road faithful. He is coming off the back of brutal back to back fights with Frazer Clarke with a draw in the first and a brutal 1st round KO. Wardley hasn’t had the amatuer background that Huni or most fighters have had, famously fighting solely white collar before turning professional but this hasn’t stopped him. It’s seen Wardley garner a 18-0-1 record with 17 KO wins (only going to decision in his first ever bout which was only 4 rounds). He has been taken to deep waters with the first Clarke bout but has shown he can read and improve in the 2nd fight.
Justis Huni on the other hand is much more unknown especially to casual boxing fans. Huni hasn’t fought the best of opposition yet mainly fighting the Australian national scene but has fought former world title challenger Kevin Lerena beating him in a unanimous decision. The Australian will have to rely on his superior boxing skill and fast hands to avoid the big punches from Wardley but is away Fabio has the power advantage.
The fight will heavily rely on whether Wardley can bait Huni into a firefight which massively favours Wardley or if Huni can use his fast hands and head movement to stay away from Wardley’s attacks.
Massive Fabio Wardley Vs Justis Huni Full Card-
Fabio Wardley (18-0-1) Vs Justis Huni (12-0-0)- Fabio Wardley Via 10th Round KO
Pierce O’Leary (16-0-0) Vs Liam Dillon (15-2-1) European Super Lightweight title- Pierce O’Leary Via Unanimous Decision
Lewis Richardson (DEBUT) Vs Dmitri Protkunas (8-20-1)- Lewis Richardson Via Decision
Nelson Hysa (22-0-0) Vs Patrick Korte (22-4-1)- Nelson Hysa Via Round 2 TKO
Mike Perez (30-3-1) Vs Steven Ward (22-4-1)- Mike Perez Via 9th Round TKO
Dillian Whyte (Removed due to injury, will now fight in a August card)
Sam Gilley (18-1-0) Vs Gideon Onyenani (7-5-0)- Draw
Umar Khan (11-0-0) Vs Moises Garcia (12-13-1)- Umar Khan Via Decision
Billy Adam’s (6-0-0) Vs Alexander Morales (6-14-5)- Billy Adam Via Decision
Lillie Winch (4-0-0) Vs Katerina Dvorakova (3-6-0)- Lillie Winch Via Decision
Jack Williams (2-0-0) Vs Fernando Joaquin Valdez (1-15-0)- Jack Williams Via Decision
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Fabio Wardley Defeats Justis Huni Via 10th Round KO
Round 10-
OH MY GOD !! Wardley has knocked out Justis Huni !!!
They both throw a back hand and Huni leans straight into a thunderous short right from Wardley to end the bout.
Huni was on the way to an easy decision but Wardley catches Huni with a short right hook from the heavens to knockout Justis Huni. Huni fails to get to his feet as the referee calls the fight off.
Round 9-
Huni has almost silenced the 20,000 in Portman road with his boxing pedigree. Huni really just doing as he wishes in the ring with Wardley struggling to stay in this.
Round 8-
Huni disguising his shots well confusing Wardley and showing his ring IQ. Another big round for Huni who is potentially on his way to a massive away win.
Round 7-
The Australian caught Wardley seemingly rocking him to the ropes and is teeing off the head of Wardley. Huni really taken control of the fight.
Round 6-
Huni landed a hug overhand right on Wardley at the end of the round but the hometown man manages to hold and attempt at throwing back.
Round 5-
Another strong round for Huni who’s targeting the body well with some thunderous hooks.
Round 4-
Wardley comes out looking for bombs early in the round but Huni has come back to centre ring controlling the distance. Huni’s output and left hook being the real difference.
Round 3-
Huni is landing using his speed, the left hook bouncing off Wardley’s head but Fabio hurts Huni with some massive jabs and overhands. Huni manages to get back to his corner with little damage but Wardley may have found a way through.
Round 2-
Wardley has stood his ground better in the 2nd but is still on the back foot firing big shots back.
Round 1-
Justis Huni has started off well using his superior hand speed catching Wardley with body to head combinations well.
Pierce O’Leary Defeats Liam Dillon Via Unanimous Decision
Lewis Richardson Defeats Dmitri Protkunas Via Decision
Richardson shuts out Protkunas and wins via decision. Easy nights job for the Bronze medalist who starts his pro career with a solid win.
Mike Perez Defeats Steven Ward Via 9th Round TKO
Mike Perez knocks Steven Ward down for the third and final time. The towel comes in just after Ward returned to his feet but the referee had already waved the bout off.
Perez drops Ward twice in the 8th round but saved by the bell and wanders back to his corner.
Jack Williams Defeats Fernando Joaquin Valdez Via Decision
Nelson Hysa Defeats Patrick Korte Via 2nd Round TKO
Patrick Korte took a knee in the first round after a lighter shot from Hysa.
Hysa knocks him again in the 2nd round twice and the referee counts him.
Undercard Results-
Billy Adam’s Defeats Alexander Morales Via Decision
Sam Gilley Vs Gideon Onyenani Ends In Draw
Umar Khan Defeats Moises Garcia Via Decision
Lillie Winch Defeats Katerina Dvorakova Via Decision
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