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Huni to defend boxing title against 'God's Warrior'

Australia's Justis Huni will aim to keep his undefeated record intact when he defends his WBO Global heavyweight title against South Africa's Shaun Potgieter

AAP · Dec 14, 2024

Huni's 'fresh start' as Wallace inches to title shot

Justis Huni will play second fiddle to popular Brisbane-based Irish world title hope Conor Wallace when the pair box in the Queensland capital in December.

AAP · Oct 30, 2024

'They don't know yet': Leapai Jnr set to go global

Two decades on from first meeting future heavyweight star Alex Leapai, trainer Noel Thornberry expects Leapai's son Alex Jnr to put the boxing world on notice.

AAP · Sep 9, 2024

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Huni retains WBO Global heavyweight title by knockout

Brisbane's Justis Huni knocked out opponent Troy Pilcher in the second round to successfully defend his WBO Global heavyweight title in a powerhouse display.

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

Huni's 'bad intentions' for Pilcher in heavyweight bout

Justis Huni will be channelling Mike Tyson when he fights Troy Pilcher in his WBO global heavyweight title defence in Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Huni to debut Mike Tyson method in Brisbane homecoming

Unbeaten Australian heavyweight Justis Huni has undergone a tactical transformation, declaring he'll channel Mike Tyson's aggression in his July homecoming.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Justis Huni survives last-round scare to win in Saudi

Australian heavyweight hope Justis Huni has survived a final-round scare to beat an emotionally charged Kevin Lerena in Saudi Arabia.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

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Justis Huni's big shot hinges on success in Saudi test

Doors are opening for Justis Huni, providing the Australian heavyweight passes his sternest test yet against Kevin Lerena on a blockbuster Saudi Arabian card.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

Justis Huni's opponent for Saudi blockbuster revealed

Brisbane's world-ranked heavyweight contender Justis Huni will fight tough South African Kevin Lerena in Saudi Arabia next month.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Opetaia set for Briedis rematch on Fury undercard

Jai Opetaia has a much-awaited rematch with Latvia's Mairis Briedis in Riyadh next month in a battle his manager Mick Francis hopes will be for the IBF title.

AAP · Jan 16, 2024

Justis Huni claims WBA international heavyweight belt

Aussie boxer Justis Huni has kept his unbeaten record intact, claiming the WBA international heavyweight belt with a unanimous win over American Andrew Tabiti.

AAP · Oct 29, 2023

Huni excited to be fighting on international stage

After almost a year out of the ring, Australia's world-ranked heavyweight boxer Justis Huni is excited about having his first professional fight overseas.

AAP · Oct 27, 2023

Opetaia's home defence key to rekindle boxing scene

Cruiserweight Jai Opetaia is in a fight to end a year-long absence from the ring and host his first world title defence on the Gold Coast.

AAP · Jul 7, 2023

Justis Huni joins Eddie Hearn's Matchroom stable

Justis Huni is a star of Australian boxing but it is the global reach of the Matchroom empire that led him to sign a two-year deal with promoter Eddie Hearn.

AAP · Feb 2, 2023

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AAP · Jan 3, 2023

Huni eyes return after injury all-clear

Australian heavyweight boxer Justis Huni has been given the all-clear to return to training and is eyeing a return to the ring in March.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Paul Gallen retires from boxing, ends sporting career with unanimous decision victory over Justin Hodges

Paul Gallen's victory over Justin Hodges ensures the former Cronulla Sharks NRL star ends his boxing career a winner — and it's hard to argue that he hasn't left the sport in a better place than when he started, writes Simon Smale.

AAP · Nov 23, 2022

Gallen ends career with win over Hodges

Rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen has scored a unanimous points win over fellow retired NRL star Justin Hodges in the final fight of his career.

AAP · Nov 11, 2022

Huni has serious fight on his hands: Horn

Jeff Horn's rise to the WBO welterweight world title was plagued by hand issues he hopes heavyweight prospect Justis Huni can also overcome.

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AAP · Nov 10, 2022

Huni facing surgery, long boxing lay-off

There is still hope it's no more than bruising, but Justis Huni is prepared for the prospect of a second round of hand surgery and another lengthy lay-off.

The New Daily · Nov 8, 2022

Double blow for heavyweight boxer

Health concerns and injuries could seriously delay Australian heavyweight Justis Huni's charge to a world title shot.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Huni camp flags changes after injury scare

Justis Huni's father has flagged a tactical shift to protect the heavyweight's longevity as they await scan results on the Brisbane fighter's injured hands.

AAP · Nov 5, 2022

Hand a concern but Huni's IQ, grit lauded

Justis Huni's ability to adjust his tactics mid-fight have been lauded but the heavyweight hopes another hand injury won't slow his progress.

AAP · Nov 4, 2022

Rocked Huni prevails in heavyweight test

Heavyweight prospect Justis Huni has been given a huge scare by underdog New Zealander Kiki Leutele before winning a unanimous points decision to move to 7-0.

AAP · Nov 3, 2022

Huni channels Mike Tyson for Leutele fight

Justis Huni is a student of the great heavyweights of modern times, and credits Mike Tyson with lighting his path ahead of his showdown with Kiki Leutele.

AAP · Nov 2, 2022

Huni to show Leutele an animal in the ring

Australian heavyweight Justis Huni is transforming his style and says the first opponent to encounter his inner animal with will be Kiwi boxer Kiki Leutele.

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