Wardley Knocks Out Huni: Shows Credentials for World Title

Fabio Wardley Claims Victory with a Spectacular KO

In an exciting night in Ipswich, England, Fabio Wardley once again demonstrated the power of his fists, knocking out Justis Huni in the tenth round. Despite being behind on the scorecards, Wardley connected with a devastating right hand that sent the Australian to the canvas, unleashing euphoria among the approximately 20,000 fans present at the Portman Road football stadium. Huni, who dominated the fight with his technique and precision, was surprised by Wardley’s power. The decisive blow came at minute 1:42 of the tenth round, changing the course of the fight and opening the doors to a possible heavyweight world title fight in 2026. The victory catapulted Wardley as the mandatory challenger for the WBA belt, currently held by Oleksandr Usyk, who will face Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley Stadium, London. However, Wardley might have to face the winner of the fight between Kubrat Pulev and Michael Hunter before getting his chance at the world title.

I don’t claim to have the skill of Usyk or Huni, but I know how to give it my all and get the result. In some rounds I should have performed better and sometimes you have to look for something different to win. We got the victory. He’s a great fighter, but I found the way.

Fabio Wardley

It only takes a second to disconnect and that’s what happened.

Justis Huni

Wardley, who seeks to become an icon in his hometown, has had a meteoric rise in professional boxing. After only four amateur fights, he quit his job to dedicate himself entirely to his career in 2017.

After two fights with Frazer Clarke, Wardley climbed to a new level, and now finds himself on the verge of a world title opportunity. His promoter, Frank Warren, has compared him to the former WBC champion, Deontay Wilder. Huni, with a distinguished amateur career, demonstrated his technique in the early rounds, but Wardley responded with aggression and determination, managing to impose his power at the crucial moment. In the tenth round, a precise right hand sealed the victory for Wardley, proving that his power is his greatest weapon on the road to the world championship.