Fabio Wardley TKO10 Justis Huni... Fabio Wardley marked the occasion of fighting in the centre circle of Portman Road - home of his beloved Ipswich Town - by becoming the WBA interim heavyweight title holder. The 30-year old is now undefeated in 20 professional fights following a come-from-behind tenth-round destruction of Australia's Justis Huni. The previously undefeated Huni did, as promised, dictate proceedings for most of the fight, using his more refined boxing skills and knowhow to nullify Wardley and put himself in a comfortable lead on the cards. Huni led 89-82 (twice) and 88-83 on the scorecards after the ninth round. As Wardley promised, his moment would come. He predicted in advance that Huni would have to be perfect for every second of every round, or risk coming unstuck Huni’s lapse came roughly midway through the round when trading right handers. Wardley took his head out of the line of fire, while Huni didn’t and took a mighty, hammer blow that sent him spiralling to the canvas.

 

The Brisbane man gamely attempted to return to his feet but ran out of time and referee John Latham waved off the fight and signalled delirium across Portman Road.

 

Wardley, as Interim world champion, is now positioned for a shot at the full champion when the rotation system lands on the WBA. The champion is currently Oleksandr Usyk, but things could dramatically change on July 19th at Wembley Stadium when Usyk faces IBF champion Daniel Dubois.