In what was very a lot a low-key, stay-busy combat, unbeaten Australian heavyweight Justis Huni banged out a sport however over matched, and obese, Leandro Daniel Robutti of Argentina earlier right now in Brisbane, Queensland. Huni, a powerful, aggressive and thrilling to observe fighter, chucked a whole lot of punches within the two rounds right now’s combat lasted.
It was over after a proper hand to the face adopted by a left to the physique pressured Robutti to take a knee. The combat was stopped quickly after. Now 11-0(6) Huni could effectively have loved the quick slugfest, his accuracy and velocity 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 greatest he might in firing out some pictures. Now 11-7(8), 38 yr outdated Robutti ate a whole lot of punches earlier than capitulating.
25 yr outdated Huni, having his third combat of the yr, is now a giant 2025. Talking after right now’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 received a giant 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 report up. When these large fights comes, I’ll be ready and able to leap in and bang with the most effective.”
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 perhaps Huni can go on and change into a star not solely in his homeland however all around the world. Will probably be attention-grabbing to see who Huni is matched with subsequent after which over the approaching months.
In right now’s important 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 combat.
