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Fabio Wardley to Face Justis Huni for Interim WBA Heavyweight Title Tonight

Late replacement Justis Huni will challenge the Ipswich native in front of a sold-out crowd with the winner set to become mandatory challenger for the WBA world title.

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Fabio Wardley

Overview

  • The interim WBA heavyweight title headlines tonight’s card at Portman Road in Ipswich with ring walks expected around 10 pm BST.
  • Australian Justis Huni stepped in on one month’s notice after Jarrell Miller withdrew injured.
  • Wardley and Huni weighed in at 243 lbs and 248 lbs respectively in Friday’s session at Ipswich Town Hall’s Grand Hall.
  • The victor will become the mandatory challenger for the WBA world heavyweight championship, edging closer to a shot at Oleksandr Usyk’s belt.
  • DAZN will broadcast the event live, with an undercard featuring Olympic bronze medalist Lewis Richardson’s pro debut and title fights across multiple weight classes.