Fabio Wardley and Justis Huni are getting ready to face off in a battle of unbeaten heavyweights this weekend. The fight will take place at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich Town, with both fighters looking to keep their perfect records intact.
Wardley, the British boxer, has had a great year. He fought Frazer Clarke twice, first in a fight that many called one of the best of the year, which ended in a draw. Then, in October, Wardley knocked Clarke out in the first round.
Huni, who's from Australia, comes into the fight with a 12-0 record and 7 knockouts. He's taking Wardley's place as a last-minute replacement after Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller had to pull out because of an injury.
This fight might be the toughest test of Huni's career so far. But some experts think he's up for the challenge. Teddy Atlas, a well-known boxing analyst, believes Huni will win. He's so sure that he's put $1,500 on Huni to come out on top.
"I see in Justis Huni what I initially saw in Agit Kabayel,"Atlas said on social media. He added a word of caution: "It's gambling so be responsible if betting."
Atlas's comparison to Kabayel is interesting. Kabayel has become a big name in heavyweight boxing, with wins over fighters like Zhilei Zhang, Frank Sanchez, and Arslanbek Makhmudov. If Huni wins, he could be on a similar path.
Even with Atlas's prediction, the odds still favor Wardley. It would be quite a surprise if Huni managed to win. But that's why they fight the fights - anything can happen in the ring.
This match wasn't the original plan. Wardley was supposed to fight Jarrell Miller, but Miller had to back out because he got hurt. Huni stepped in on short notice, adding an extra layer of drama to the fight.
With both fighters unbeaten and a lot on the line, this weekend's clash promises to be an exciting one for boxing fans.
