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belta53 wrote: ↑30 Aug 2021, 09:57 Huni is 22 years old. What is the rush with him? Give him some different style opponents, guys he can look good against and guys that will pose him a few problems without being a realistic chance of winning.

Early in 2022 he may or may not beat Junior Fa, but to me at this stage of his career this is not the right fight.

Get him to 10-0 and gradually step up the level of opposition. Then by say mid 2023 he will be in a better position to fight the likes of Junior Fa.

Fresh off the disappointment of his Tokyo Games withdrawal, Australian heavyweight Justis Huni is eyeing a trans-Tasman showdown early next year, before a UK trip that could see the 22-year-old represent his country, and further his professional career.

Huni was forced out of the Olympics after injuring his hand in a whirlwind few months that climaxed with a win over Paul Gallen in Sydney.

Now, the question is simple: what’s next?

According to promoter Dean Lonergan, the answer is starting to take shape.

Lonergan revealed to foxsports.com.au that a bout in late February with Kiwi heavyweight Junior Fa is almost agreed, with a spot on Australia’s Commonwealth Games team also a priority for 2022.

Huni will need to qualify at the start of next year for the chance to represent Australia, with a showdown with Fa set to follow almost immediately.

The Games, which’ll be held in Birmingham, will also be the perfect opportunity, according to Lonergan, to set Huni up against one of the many bruising heavyweights over in the UK and Europe.

It’s a great way to launch Justis up there,” Lonergan said, “to come out of that [Commonwealth Games] into a big fight.”

Names like Derek Chisora, Daniel Dubois, Joe Joyce, and French heavyweight Tony Yoka were floated by Lonergan, with the promoter confident Huni will be coming off a gold medal win.

After that, the goal will be Paris, which’ll be the “hardest part”, according to Rocki Huni — Justis’ father and trainer — as the 22-year-old juggles the amateur and professional world of boxing.

According to Rocki, Justis watched on as long-time friend Harry Garside won Australia’s first medal in boxing in 33 years, and it “put that fire back in his belly”.

“He was devastated [to miss out],” Rocki said of Justis, who has his sights now set on 2024.

First, though, Huni’s recovery must continue, before a showdown with Fa (19-1); a 196cm beast whose only career loss came via decision against former world champion Joseph Parker.

Right now, Lonergan is looking at either Sydney or Brisbane for the fight, with Sydney the frontrunner.

“He wants that fight bad,” Rocki said. “Justis wants to beat Junior Fa, but [more than that], he wants to stop him.”

Huni is back training with everything other than that injured right hand, which Rocki believes will be punching again in late November or December

Beltane wrote: ↑03 Nov 2021, 00:41 Justis Huni now plans to have an astonishing seven fights in 2022, having announced he will no longer attempt to compete at the Commonwealth Games and instead focus on his professional career. All of which confirms there is not much moolah in the amateur ranks.

A showdown against Kiwi rival Junior Fa is close to being signed for April, but Huni will first make his return from hand surgery in January or February. Is this a case of too much, too soon taking on Fa!

coneye wrote: ↑05 Nov 2021, 17:51

Beltane wrote: ↑03 Nov 2021, 00:41 Justis Huni now plans to have an astonishing seven fights in 2022, having announced he will no longer attempt to compete at the Commonwealth Games and instead focus on his professional career. All of which confirms there is not much moolah in the amateur ranks.

A showdown against Kiwi rival Junior Fa is close to being signed for April, but Huni will first make his return from hand surgery in January or February. Is this a case of too much, too soon taking on Fa!

Changing thre minds rushing things ,, sounds like there in a bit of limbo and not too sure what to do with him ,, From what i see of him , my take is they have to decide first ameteur or pro .
Now he's fast , and quite smooth ,, all good in the ameteurs , , but does'nt carry too much power , no good in the pro's ,,, So have him bulk a bit , sit on punches more ,, all good in pro's , not too good for the ameteurs .

Now theyve settled on pro's , what to do he's good , but he's not a monster when in with the real big boys ,, rush him ,, slow him down ,what do you do , he'll be what 23 next year , Hughie Fury is around the same age , he's fighting top blokes ,, but not outstanding his he ,

Hard one , problem i see is where he lives ,, does he want to be rich , then keep him here , rematch Gallen ,, bring in cannon fodder from the states , rip of the PPV public in Aust , just basicly be a big fish in a small pond , many others have done it , he's more than markatable to do the same .

But wanna , be world champ , top 3-4-5 in the world , LEAVE go overseas , try your luck in the states or Britain where he can get the top sparring , Aaaargggh descisions descisions

gregregegg wrote: ↑06 Nov 2021, 03:52

coneye wrote: ↑05 Nov 2021, 17:51

Beltane wrote: ↑03 Nov 2021, 00:41 Justis Huni now plans to have an astonishing seven fights in 2022, having announced he will no longer attempt to compete at the Commonwealth Games and instead focus on his professional career. All of which confirms there is not much moolah in the amateur ranks.

A showdown against Kiwi rival Junior Fa is close to being signed for April, but Huni will first make his return from hand surgery in January or February. Is this a case of too much, too soon taking on Fa!

Changing thre minds rushing things ,, sounds like there in a bit of limbo and not too sure what to do with him ,, From what i see of him , my take is they have to decide first ameteur or pro .
Now he's fast , and quite smooth ,, all good in the ameteurs , , but does'nt carry too much power , no good in the pro's ,,, So have him bulk a bit , sit on punches more ,, all good in pro's , not too good for the ameteurs .

Now theyve settled on pro's , what to do he's good , but he's not a monster when in with the real big boys ,, rush him ,, slow him down ,what do you do , he'll be what 23 next year , Hughie Fury is around the same age , he's fighting top blokes ,, but not outstanding his he ,

Hard one , problem i see is where he lives ,, does he want to be rich , then keep him here , rematch Gallen ,, bring in cannon fodder from the states , rip of the PPV public in Aust , just basicly be a big fish in a small pond , many others have done it , he's more than markatable to do the same .

But wanna , be world champ , top 3-4-5 in the world , LEAVE go overseas , try your luck in the states or Britain where he can get the top sparring , Aaaargggh descisions descisions

Dont think he will have to work on his power. bit more will trickle in with age. hughie is 27, huni is 22. not about the same age.

margaret thatcher wrote: ↑07 Nov 2021, 01:19 hughie is one of these guys, that he'll be 45 and people will still talk about he'll improve when he matures