Fabio Wardley’s Tenth-Round Right Hand Rescued the Huni
Fabio Wardley knocked out Justis Huni in the tenth round at Portman Road in Ipswich on June 7, 2025. The hometown heavyweight captured the interim WBA title with a decisive right hand after spending much of the contest behind on the scorecards.
Huni’s combinations established a commanding lead
Huni used sharp footwork and combinations to dictate the early action. Wardley struggled to establish his rhythm and repeatedly found the Australian’s defense difficult to penetrate.
The scoring reflected that advantage. After nine completed rounds, the official cards favored Huni 89–82, 89–82 and 88–83, leaving Wardley needing a major change in the closing rounds.
One clean connection reversed the outcome
Wardley found that change in the tenth, landing a powerful right hand that sent Huni to the canvas. The Australian could not beat the count, ending a contest he had otherwise controlled for long stretches.
The knockout moved Wardley to nineteen wins and one draw, with eighteen stoppages. Huni suffered the first defeat of his professional career despite his substantial advantage before the finish.
A replacement opponent became a demanding homecoming test
Wardley had originally been booked to face Jarrell Miller before Huni replaced him. The revised matchup brought an unbeaten Australian contender to the home ground of Ipswich Town.
The venue made the victory especially significant for Wardley’s local following. His performance combined a difficult technical test with a reminder that his punching power remained decisive even when the accumulated rounds strongly favored the opponent.
Sources
- WBA: Huni’s early control, knockout and post-fight records
- WBA: June 7 result and actual nine-round judges’ scores
- Queensberry: Huni replacement and Portman Road homecoming
