In a dramatic heavyweight encounter held in Ipswich, United Kingdom, local favourite Fabio Wardley secured a pivotal victory, stopping Australia`s Justis Huni in the tenth round. The win not only extended Wardley`s impressive record (now 19-0-1, 18 KOs) but also saw him capture the interim WBA heavyweight championship, marking the most significant achievement of his professional career to date.
For the majority of the contest, however, the narrative seemed to favour the visiting Australian. Justis Huni (12-1, 7 KOs), known for his technical prowess and amateur pedigree, executed a clever game plan, consistently working at mid-range. He kept Wardley on the defensive, unleashing multi-punch combinations that scored points and seemed to accumulate damage. Round after round, Huni appeared to be comfortably ahead on the scorecards, dictating the pace and frustrating the powerful Brit. It was, to put it mildly, not going according to Wardley`s script.
Boxing, however, is a sport where one punch can change everything. Despite Huni`s composed performance and seemingly successful strategy, Wardley, known for his formidable knockout power, remained a constant threat. Patiently waiting for his opportunity, or perhaps simply unleashing instinct in a moment of pressure, Wardley found the opening he desperately needed.
In the tenth round, the dynamic shifted abruptly. A precise, powerful right hand from Wardley connected cleanly, sending Huni to the canvas. While Huni managed to rise, clearly shaken, Wardley immediately followed up, sensing the end was near. The subsequent barrage left the referee with no choice but to intervene and halt the contest. This marked the first defeat of Huni`s professional career and a spectacular, come-from-behind finish for Wardley.
The victory is a massive statement from Fabio Wardley, proving his resilience and ability to find a knockout even when trailing. Securing the interim WBA title catapults him into the upper echelon of the heavyweight division and positions him for potentially bigger fights in the future. While Justis Huni will regroup from this setback, the night belonged emphatically to Fabio Wardley and the Ipswich crowd, who witnessed a truly memorable and dramatic heavyweight clash.
