Travelling to Ipswich last week as a major underdog, Huni was on his way to making a mockery of the pre-fight odds as he produced a disciplined performance to frustrate Wardley and build a healthy lead on the scorecards. 

 

In round ten, that advantage was deemed useless as a well-timed right hand from Wardley, the most significant punch of the fight, ended matters instantly . 

Huni tried his best to beat the count and although he got to his feet, the referee had no hesitation when declaring the contest over.  

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Despite the setback, there was enough in Huni’s showing to give him plenty of beleief that he can return from this loss and still play a big role in the future of the heavyweight division. 

It is unclear when the Australian star will make his return to the ring, but he has stated that a future showdown with Wardley, in what would be a big rematch, is very much a priority. 

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“I’m absolutely gutted. I felt like I was doing everything right, just boxing smart and sticking to the plan. I got caught. It happens in this sport,” said Huni when speaking to BoxingScene . 

“Congratulations to Fabio. He’s a warrior and he found the shot he needed. But this isn’t the end for me, not even close. I would absolutely love a rematch. I stepped up at short notice.”

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