In what was very a lot a low-key, stay-busy battle, unbeaten Australian heavyweight Justis Huni banged out a recreation however over matched, and chubby, Leandro Daniel Robutti of Argentina earlier right this moment in Brisbane, Queensland. Huni, a powerful, aggressive and thrilling to look at fighter, chucked plenty of punches within the two rounds right this moment’s battle lasted.
It was over after a proper hand to the face adopted by a left to the physique compelled Robutti to take a knee. The battle was stopped quickly after. Now 11-0(6) Huni could properly have loved the brief slugfest, his accuracy and pace an excessive amount of for the heavier fighter he was within the ring with. Robutti was outclassed however he did give it a go as finest he may in firing out some photographs. Now 11-7(8), 38 12 months outdated Robutti ate plenty of punches earlier than capitulating.
25 12 months outdated Huni, having his third battle of the 12 months, is now taking a look at an enormous 2025. Talking after right this moment’s fast but fairly thrilling win, Huni mentioned he could also be showing on countryman Jai Opetaia’s card on January eighth.
“I feel I’ve obtained an enormous likelihood of being on Jai Opetaia’s card, which is huge for me – the homecoming of the cruiserweight king,” Huni mentioned to Tasman Fighters after having despatched Robutti. “To be part of that’s large for my profession and for me transferring ahead. I’ve gotta keep as busy as I can and construct my document up. When these large fights comes, I’ll be ready and able to soar in and bang with the perfect.”
Fairly a couple of persons are enthusiastic about Huni, feeling he has actual potential to go locations. The heavyweight division all the time wants new stars, and possibly Huni can go on and grow to be a star not solely in his homeland however all around the world. It will likely be fascinating to see who Huni is matched with subsequent after which over the approaching months.
In right this moment’s fundamental occasion, IBF No2 ranked mild heavyweight Conor Wallace stopped Asemahle Wellem of South Africa in spherical eight. Wallace is now 15-1(11). Wellem falls to 7-1-1-(3). The motion right here was fairly good, with Wellem positively coming to battle.