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Ian Chadband and Murray Wenzel

Heavyweight hope Huni rockets into 'massive' title shot

Australian heavyweight Justis Huni has stepped in as a stand-in for an interim world title shot. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Justis Huni is two wins away from boxing's greatest stage after shooting from the clouds to earn an interim heavyweight world title shot.

The Australian will take on British star Fabio Wardley in England for the WBA's interim belt after a manic 18-hour negotiation on Friday saw him replacement the injured Jarrell Miller.

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