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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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Incredible ringside angles of Fabio Wardley's dramatic KO of Justis Huni as Frank Warren teases Oleksandr Usyk fight
INCREDIBLE ringside footage captured the moment Fabio Wardley dramatically knocked out Justis Huni to set up a world title shot. Advertisement 3 Fabio Wardley knocked out Justis Huni Credit: Getty But the hometown hero produced the mother of all Hail Mary's to Ringside angles captured by Queensberry Promotions and DAZN revealed the The British heavyweight slipped to his left and his counter right produced a thudding sound - and down went Huni. Wardley, 30, walked away with his unbeaten record intact and a WBA interim title for his troubles. Advertisement READ MORE IN boxing It puts him in line for the belt that Oleksandr Usyk defends on July 19 at Wembley against Daniel Dubois. Wardley's promoter Frank Warren told "A big fight's happening on the 19th of July at Wembley between Usyk and Daniel Dubois. "Whoever comes away with the four belts is going to have to start to make some mandatories and all the mandatory contenders are guys we work with. Advertisement Most read in Boxing 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "So they're going to be pretty easy fights to make." Wardley is on the verge of going from recruitment consultant-turned-white collar boxer to genuine world title contender. Advertisement Callum Simpson credits late sister for inspiring comeback Ivan Zucco KO after being dropped eight seconds into fight But he said: "I don't profess to be any kind of Usyk or Justis Huni - someone with all the skills. "But one thing I do know is how to win fights, dig deep, find a bit of heart, bite down on the gumshield, find a way to win. "That's one thing I had to do tonight. I should have performed better in some of the rounds. "It's not always the way it goes. Sometimes you just need to find a different way to win. So look, we pulled something out of the bag." Advertisement 3 Wardley won the WBA interim title Credit: Reuters
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Incredible ringside angles of Fabio Wardley's dramatic KO of Justis Huni as Frank Warren teases Oleksandr Usyk fight
Check out the punch stats below ON A WAR PATH Incredible ringside angles of Fabio Wardley's dramatic KO of Justis Huni as Frank Warren teases Oleksandr Usyk fight Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) INCREDIBLE ringside footage captured the moment Fabio Wardley dramatically knocked out Justis Huni to set up a world title shot. Wardley was down on all the judges scorecards and behind on the punch stats after ten rounds at Ipswich's Portman Road. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Fabio Wardley knocked out Justis Huni Credit: Getty But the hometown hero produced the mother of all Hail Mary's to knock Huni out with a huge right hand. Ringside angles captured by Queensberry Promotions and DAZN revealed the brutal extent of Wardley's home run shot. The British heavyweight slipped to his left and his counter right produced a thudding sound - and down went Huni. Wardley, 30, walked away with his unbeaten record intact and a WBA interim title for his troubles. READ MORE IN boxing 'Class act' Justis Huni's incredible dressing room reaction moments after Fabio Wardley KO It puts him in line for the belt that Oleksandr Usyk defends on July 19 at Wembley against Daniel Dubois. Wardley's promoter Frank Warren told Boxing News: "No rush for anything, he's secured his position with the WBA. "A big fight's happening on the 19th of July at Wembley between Usyk and Daniel Dubois. "Whoever comes away with the four belts is going to have to start to make some mandatories and all the mandatory contenders are guys we work with. 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "So they're going to be pretty easy fights to make." Wardley is on the verge of going from recruitment consultant-turned-white collar boxer to genuine world title contender. Callum Simpson credits late sister for inspiring comeback Ivan Zucco KO after being dropped eight seconds into fight But he said: "I don't profess to be any kind of Usyk or Justis Huni - someone with all the skills. "But one thing I do know is how to win fights, dig deep, find a bit of heart, bite down on the gumshield, find a way to win. "That's one thing I had to do tonight. I should have performed better in some of the rounds. "It's not always the way it goes. Sometimes you just need to find a different way to win. So look, we pulled something out of the bag."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Justis Huni's incredible dressing room reaction just moments after Fabio Wardley's comeback KO
JUSTIS HUNI was praised for his incredible reaction in his dressing room just moments after being knocked out by Fabio Wardley. The Aussie took the bout on just five weeks notice after controversial American Jarrell Miller pulled out injured. 3 Justis Huni was praised for his incredible after being knocked out by Fabio Wardley Credit: X And Huni was on the way to well and truly ruining Wardley's Ipswich homecoming after racking up a lead ten rounds into the bout. But just as all hope looked to be lost for the hometown hero - Wardley produced a Hail Mary right hand to turn the fight on its head. Huni was gracious in defeat - as revealed by amazing backstage footage captured by Matchroom Boxing. Hugging a family member, the beaten heavyweight said: "S*** happens, you know. I will come back, just bounce back. READ MORE IN boxing FABI-OH NO Wardley vs Huni punch stats show Aussie in charge before one-punch KO loss "We just keep our head up and bounce back. It is what it is. Head up team, head up! We bounce back, it's boxing." Fans hailed humble Huni in the comments as one said: "Class act this chap very respectful throughout." Another added: "Gained a lot of supporters - not just by the way be boxed, but also the way he conducted himself afterward. Big respect." A third said: "Lovely guy, he'll be back." 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Huni, 26, was ahead on all the scorecards having thrown and landed more shots throughout. But the punch that mattered the most was the massive right hand from Wardley, 30, that closed the show in dramatic fashion. Callum Simpson credits late sister for inspiring comeback Ivan Zucco KO after being dropped eight seconds into fight The former recruitment consultant-turned-white collar boxer remained unbeaten and won himself the WBA interim title. Wardley said: "I don't profess to be any kind of Usyk or Justis Huni - someone with all the skills. "But one thing I do know is how to win fights, dig deep, find a bit of heart, bite down on the gumshield, find a way to win. "That's one thing I had to do tonight. I should have performed better in some of the rounds. "It's not always the way it goes. Sometimes you just need to find a different way to win. So look, we pulled something out of the bag."
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Justis Huni's incredible dressing room reaction just moments after Fabio Wardley's comeback KO
JUSTIS HUNI was praised for his incredible reaction in his dressing room just moments after being knocked out by Fabio Wardley. The Aussie took the bout on just five weeks notice after Advertisement 3 Justis Huni was praised for his incredible after being knocked out by Fabio Wardley Credit: X And Huni was on the way to well and truly ruining Wardley's Ipswich homecoming after But just as all hope looked to be lost for the hometown hero - Wardley Huni was gracious in defeat - as revealed by amazing backstage footage captured by Hugging a family member, the beaten heavyweight said: "S*** happens, you know. I will come back, just bounce back. Advertisement READ MORE IN boxing "We just keep our head up and bounce back. It is what it is. Head up team, head up! We bounce back, it's boxing." Fans hailed humble Huni in the comments as one said: "Class act this chap very respectful throughout." Another added: "Gained a lot of supporters - not just by the way be boxed, but also the way he conducted himself afterward. Big respect." A third said: "Lovely guy, he'll be back." Advertisement Most read in Boxing 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Huni, 26, was ahead on all the scorecards But the punch that mattered the most was the massive right hand from Wardley, 30, that closed the show in dramatic fashion. Advertisement Callum Simpson credits late sister for inspiring comeback Ivan Zucco KO after being dropped eight seconds into fight The former recruitment consultant-turned-white collar boxer remained unbeaten and won himself the WBA interim title. Wardley said: "I don't profess to be any kind of Usyk or Justis Huni - someone with all the skills. "But one thing I do know is how to win fights, dig deep, find a bit of heart, bite down on the gumshield, find a way to win. "That's one thing I had to do tonight. I should have performed better in some of the rounds. Advertisement "It's not always the way it goes. Sometimes you just need to find a different way to win. So look, we pulled something out of the bag." 3 Wardley KO'd Huni in round ten Credit: Getty
ITV News
2 days ago
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- ITV News
Boxer Fabio Wardley hails Ipswich fans after last-gasp knockout wins hometown heavyweight clash
Boxing star Fabio Wardley hailed the dedication of his hometown fans after he delivered a stunning late knockout to win his much-anticipated heavyweight clash in the dying minutes. But despite securing victory against previously unbeaten Australian Justis Huni in Saturday night's clash at Ipswich Town's Portman Road stadium, he vowed to improve in the future after admitting he was far from his best. Ipswich fighter Wardley, 30, only started boxing at a local gym when he was 19, taking part in just four white collar fights before turning professional. He has since risen up the heavyweight ranks at breakneck speed, culminating in Saturday's historic bout in his home town - the first time Portman Road has ever hosted a boxing event. However, with the rain pouring down, for much of the fight it had looked like Wardley's big night would turn out to be a damp squib as Huni dominated proceedings. Huni, 26, had only stepped in at late notice after Wardley's previous opponent, American Jarrell Miller, was forced to withdraw from the contest because of a shoulder injury. With timing running out, Wardley's trademark power once again saved him though - a savage right hand in the 10th round sending Huni crashing to the canvas. The remarkable finish will live long in the memory of the 20,000-strong crowd in attendance, and after the fight, Wardley said the victory wouldn't have been possible without the support of the fans who braved the wet weather to get behind him. "There's been so many great fighters who have great fan bases, great support," he said. "They can shift a bunch of tickets, and even then, they still don't get to pull off a stadium fight in their home town. And little old white collar Wardley has somehow pulled this off." Reflecting on his performance, Wardley added: "Performance wise, I am much better than I showed tonight but sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do to win. It's not always going to be perfect. "I am going to have to figure things out on the fly and grit through it, and fortunately I have got that in me. I've got to learn and these fights make me better." The knockout was Wardley's 18th in 19 fights, and moved him a step closer to a potential world title shot. Wardley is now ranked number one by the WBA - meaning he could be in a strong position to face the winner of the Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois fight next month. Whatever happens in the future, Wardley has at least now achieved his lifelong dream of fighting at the home of his beloved Ipswich Town, and given fans a night to remember. "He showed a lot of resilience and grit in there," said Wardley's promoter, Frank Warren. "It only takes one punch. He found the punch and he did it. He did the business in style. That's what he is. He's a fighter."
