Fabio Wardley is set to defend his interim WBA title against Justis Huni
After delivering one of the scariest knockouts in boxing history in his rematch against Frazer Clarke, Fabio Wardley (18-0-1, 17 KOs) returns to the ring on June 7th to take on Justis Huni.
Fabio Wardley was initially scheduled to face Jarell Miller. However, the American withdrew from the bout due to a shoulder injury.
This opened the door for the undefeated Aussie, Justis Huni (12-0, 7 KOs), to attempt to ruin Wardley’s homecoming fight at Portman Road, the home of Ipswich Town FC.
High steaks heavyweight clash
The stakes are high for this matchup, with both men being ranked highly by various governing bodies.
The WBO currently ranks Huni as the number one contender, while Fabio Wardley holds the interim WBA title.
At the pre-fight press conference, Fabio Wardley described how the atmosphere of Portman Road could potentially affect Hunis.
“It’s not going to be a particularly welcoming place for him,” Wardley said.
“It’s fantastic to bring it home, the homecoming fight, the big one.
“But for Justis, when he steps out on the night, the lights are going to be pretty bright. The crowd is going to very loud, it’s not going to be a nice sound to just step out to a bunch of boo’s,
“Try to not let that affect you on the night. Get in the ring, do your best and try and survive,” Fabio Wardley said.
‘You’re not hearing that final bell’
Fabio Wardley is currently ranked as the tenth-best heavyweight in the world by the Ring magazine. At 30, Wardley is primed to be a part of the next generation of top British contenders in the heavyweight division.
With his exciting style and a packed out Portman Road anticipating another knockout, a win for Wardley would set up more massive fights for him going forward.
Whilst respecting the skills of Justis Huni, Wardley predicts that he will stop the Australian.
“Every opponent that I’ve been in the ring with has touched the canvas.
“I don’t see this being any different. Don’t get me wrong, Justis is a great competitor, a great boxer.
“He’s got a great amateur pedigree, he’s well ranked, he’s a good fighter. He’s got a lot of good abilities, but this is boxing, but ultimately at the core of it, this is a fight, and this fight game is something I do very, very well,
“Even if I just bully you into submission, one way or another, you’re not hearing that final bell.”
Featured image credits to Embed from Matchroom Boxing
