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Wardley Faces Homecoming Test as Huni Steps into Interim WBA Heavyweight Title Fight

Facing a sold-out Portman Road crowd, Wardley prepares for fatherhood after the bout with his opponent entering on just six weeks’ notice.

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Overview

  • Fabio Wardley will face Justis Huni for the interim WBA heavyweight title at Ipswich’s Portman Road on June 7.
  • Justis Huni preserved his unbeaten 12-0 record by replacing Jarrell Miller on roughly six weeks’ notice against Wardley’s 18-0-1 slate.
  • Wardley contends with intense hometown scrutiny alongside personal stakes as his partner is due to give birth a week after the fight.
  • Both fighters express confidence under pressure, with Wardley calling pressure a privilege and Huni aiming to outbox the hometown favorite.
  • The event will draw over 20,000 fans, feature a stacked undercard including Dillian Whyte and Lewis Richardson, and air live on DAZN.