Justis Huni (proper) lands on Kevin Lerena in a ten-round win on March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Picture credit score: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
Justis Huni is the most recent Matchroom Boxing fighter to obtain a homecoming headliner.
The undefeated Australian heavyweight returns ‘Down Below’ for the primary time in almost two years. Huni will face countryman Troy Pilcher atop a July 25 DAZN present from Fortitude Music Corridor in his Brisbane hometown.
“We’re thrilled to carry such a excessive stakes struggle to Brisbane,” mentioned Mick Francis of Tasman Fighters, Huni’s co-promoter together with Matchroom Boxing. “Doing it with Matchroom Boxing and Gold Star Promotions is groundbreaking for Australian boxing.”
The occasion represents a return dwelling and to a venue with intimate ties. Huni (9-0, 4 knockouts) made his Oct. 2020 professional debut at this very venue, which additionally hosted his second struggle later that December.
A two-fight street journey has come of his current exercise. Huni outpointed Andrew Tabiti (21-2, 17 KOs) October in Cancun, Mexico. In his most up-to-date begin, Huni defeated Kevin Lerena (30-3, 14 KOs) this previous March 8 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Pilcher (9-0-1, 7 KOs) has fought completely at dwelling since his Feb. 2022 professional debut. The Gold Coast-based heavyweight earned his first seven wins by way of knockout. That streak gave strategy to back-to-back six spherical factors wins. Pilcher just lately defeated home journeyman Renold Quinlan (17-15, 12 KOs) by way of unanimous determination on March 6 in Moore Park.
The occasion breaks new floor. Whereas the over-the-top platform has carried exhibits from Australia, this would be the first weeknight (native time) occasion. It supplied viewers from exterior the area with means to observe the present with out having to scramble for a stream, legally or in any other case.
After all, the occasion handlers are excited for causes associated to the matchup and native significance.
“Justis Huni’s return marks a major second for Australian boxing,” famous Francis.”With Troy Pilcher entering into the ring, followers can count on nothing wanting an unforgettable night time.”
