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In a heavyweight clash that electrified Portman Road, Ipswich, Fabio Wardley scored a dramatic 10th-round knockout against previously unbeaten Justis Huni on June 7, 2025. The DAZN-broadcasted main event saw Wardley overcome significant statistical deficits to deliver a walk-off finish, solidifying his status in the UK heavyweight scene while handing the Australian Olympian his first professional loss.
Data sourced from Boxing Data API
Statistic | Fabio Wardley | Justis Huni |
---|---|---|
Total Punches Landed | 117 | 159 |
Total Punches Thrown | 330 | 342 |
Overall Accuracy | 35.5% | 46.5% |
Jabs Landed | 68 | 45 |
Jab Accuracy | 31.3% | 38.5% |
Power Punches Landed | 49 | 114 |
Power Punch Accuracy | 43.4% | 50.7% |
Key Stat Insight: Huni outlanded Wardley by 42 punches overall and dominated power punches (114-49), but Wardley’s precision in critical moments proved decisive.
Huni controlled distance with superior jab accuracy (41.7% to 34.5%), landing cleaner power shots. Wardley appeared hesitant, throwing 75 punches but landing at just 30.7%.
Huni landed 55 power punches across these rounds, visibly hurting Wardley in Round 7 with a 55.9% power punch success rate. Wardley’s output plummeted to 25% accuracy.
Wardley adopted a high-guard defense, landing just 11 punches total. Huni piled up volume (75 thrown) but showed first signs of fatigue.
At 2:18, Wardley detonated a counter right hook as Huni lunged in. The Australian collapsed, unable to beat the count. Crucially, Huni landed just 4 punches in the final round before the KO.
Fabio Wardley (B+)
Strengths: Heart under fire, fight-ending power, tactical adjustment
Weaknesses: Early-round hesitancy, defensive holes against combinations
Justis Huni (B-)
Strengths: Technical superiority, combination punching, body-head sequencing
Weaknesses: Stamina management, predictability in championship rounds
Fabio Wardley: Likely targets Frazer Clarke rematch or European title shot. Must address early-round output deficits.
Justis Huni: Needs rebound fight against lower-top-50 opponent. Olympic pedigree remains intact despite KO loss.
Fabio Wardley won by 10th-round knockout.
Huni outlanded Wardley 159-117 overall, but Wardley landed the decisive punch.
Yes, Wardley scored a clean KO at 2:18 of Round 10.
Huni exceeded power-punch projections (114 landed vs. 85 forecast), but Wardley’s lower output proved more impactful.
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