It’s fight week for the heavyweight battle between the undefeated Fabio Wardley (18-0-1, 17 KOs) and Justis Huni (12-0, 7 KOs) live from the Portman Road Football Ground in Ipswich live on DAZN.
Originally, Wardley was scheduled to face Brooklyn’s own Jarrell Miller, but he injured himself during training camp, leading to Huni taking the fight. This is a big fight for both men as the winner positions himself closer to a mandatory position for a world title.
Wardley had an interesting 2024 as he went life and death with Frazer Clarke in March of that year, resulting in a split draw, but then returned seven months later to stop Clarke in the first round of their rematch. Clarke is now facing Huni in his hometown of Ipswich and will look to deliver a crowd-pleasing performance in front of family and friends.
For Huni, this is a huge step-up fight that could put him at the forefront of the top young heavyweights in the division. It’s great to see a young up-and-comer not wait for the tough challenges but take them on early to see where they are in their career. Will this be too much too soon, or will Huni shine bright on Saturday?
Per DraftKings SportsBook, Fabio Wardley is the favorite at -350, and Justis Huni is the underdog at +260.
These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
More must-reads:
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!