Live streams and updates: Wardley vs Huni Heavyweight Boxing Match at Portman Road
Getting down and dirty with the boxing action tonight as Fabio Wardley squares off against Justis Huni right here in his hometown of Ipswich! The fight goes down at Portman Road and you can catch all the action live on talkSPORT during their Fight Night Special.
Originally, Wardley was meant to take on Jarrell Miller but, unfortunately for Fabio, Miller pulled out due to a shoulder injury just five weeks ago. Things got a bit heated between the two at a press conference when Miller slapped Wardley across the face, causing quite the scene!
In stepped Justis Huni, who has a slick record of 12-0 since his debut in 2020. He's no stranger to the WBO world heavyweight title and currently holds the WBO Global and IBF Pan Pacific belts. This will be his first-ever fight in the UK and Wardley will be hoping to win on his homecoming to position himself as a potential contender for the winner of Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2.
Don't miss out on what's sure to be an explosive clash, tune in to talkSPORT to catch the action! And who knows, maybe we'll see some more drama like that press conference incident between Miller and Wardley!
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At the weigh-in, Wardley came in at 243lbs (110kg) while Huni tipped the scales at five pounds heavier.
Wardley vs Huni: Date and Coverage
This explosive 12-round heavyweight bout goes down on Saturday, June 7 at Portman Road, the home of Ipswich Town. The card starts at 6pm with the main event getting going around 10pm.
And who could forget the epic commentary team of John Rawling, Spencer Oliver, Adam Catterall, and Gareth A Davies? You can tune in via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker, or online at talkSPORT dot com!
For those wanting to watch the action live, head over to DAZN for all the details!
Wardley vs Huni: Undercard
Subject to change
- MAIN EVENT: Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni
- Pierce O'Leary vs Liam Dillon
- Lewis Richardson vs Dimitri Protkunas
- Mike Perez vs Steven Ward
- Nelson Hysa vs Patrick Korte
- Billy Adams vs Alexander Morales
- Sam Gilley vs Gideon Onyenani
- Umar Khan vs Moises Garcia
- Lillie Winch vs Katerina Dvorakova
- Jack Williams vs Fernando Valdez
Wardley vs Huni: The Inside Scoop
Wardley’s partner is due to give birth shortly after the fight, but he insists that the birth has not been a distraction for him. He said, “Nope. Everything has been perfect! It’s been a bit hectic, but to be fair, it’s a credit to her [Wardley’s girlfriend]. She’s been chilled all the way through.” Wardley loves the chaos of his life and is looking forward to sharing tales of this month for the rest of his life!
Stay tuned to talkSPORT for all the action from Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni tonight at Portman Road!
Following his initial opponent's withdrawal, Fabio Wardley will now face Justis Huni in a highly anticipated heavyweight bout this Saturday, June 7th. Football fans can catch the live action on talkSPORT, as this promising boxing encounter showcases talents from different sports. Tune in for a potential explosive clash, echoing the drama from the press conference incident between Wardley and his original opponent, Jarrell Miller.
