Justis Huni: Record, Knockout Loss to Wardley, and Next Fight

Justis Huni was on a fast track to the top of the heavyweight division, his record unblemished and his confidence high. Then came Fabio Wardley. In a single round, the Australian’s trajectory changed — but his story didn’t end there.

Record: 13-1-0 (BoxRec) ·
Knockout percentage: 53.85% (WBA) ·
Height: 6′ 4″ (193 cm) ·
Stance: Orthodox

9 key facts about Justis Huni, one pattern: a rising heavyweight with a notable blemish.

What is Justis Huni’s boxing record?

Official record from WBA and BoxRec

• Professional record per BoxRec: 13 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws, with 7 knockouts (Box.Live).
• Amateur record per BoxingBook: 42 wins, 3 losses (Wikipedia).
• Huni’s only professional loss is to Fabio Wardley (BBC Sport).

Key wins and losses

• Beat Frazer Clarke by majority decision on 11 April 2026 (Box.Live).
• Lost to Fabio Wardley by 10th-round KO on 7 June 2025 (BBC Sport).
• Won a bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games as an amateur (Wikipedia).

The implication: Huni’s record is solid for a 27-year-old heavyweight, but the knockout loss leaves a question mark about his chin under pressure.

Did Justin Huni lose the WBA interim heavyweight title fight to Fabio Wardley by KO?

Details of the knockout

• Fabio Wardley knocked out Justis Huni in the 10th round to win the vacant WBA interim heavyweight title (BBC Sport).
• BBC Sport described the finish as a one-punch knockout (BBC Sport).
• Huni had been ahead on the scorecards before the stoppage (Wikipedia).
• World Boxing News reported that Wardley was behind for much of the fight before landing the decisive shot (World Boxing News).

Date of the fight

• The bout took place on 7 June 2025 at Portman Road in Ipswich, England (BBC Sport).
• Huni stepped in as a late replacement for Jarrell Miller (BBC Sport).

The trade-off: Huni gained a title shot and exposure, but the knockout loss wil be a permanent mark on his record. The question is whether he can learn from it.

Who won Clarke vs. Huni?

Fight outcome

• Justis Huni defeated Frazer Clarke by majority decision (Box.Live).
• The scorecards read 95-95, 96-94, and 96-94 in favour of Huni (BoxingScene).
• The bout was a 10-round super middleweight contest (Box.Live).

Method of victory

• Majority decision (two judges scored it 96-94 for Huni, one scored it 95-95) (BoxingScene).
• Clarke entered the fight with a record of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw (Box.Live).
• Huni entered with 12 wins and 1 loss (Box.Live).

The catch: The victory was Huni’s first fight after the Wardley loss, and it came against a former amateur rival who had also shared a ring with Wardley. The majority decision shows it was close, but Huni got the nod.

Who did Huni lose to?

List of losses

• Justis Huni’s only professional loss is to Fabio Wardley (as of mid-2025) (BBC Sport).
• The loss was by knockout in the WBA interim heavyweight title fight (BBC Sport).

Fabio Wardley loss

• Wardley’s record after the Huni fight: 20 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw (per Wikipedia, low confidence) (Wikipedia).
• Wardley had previously fought Frazer Clarke to a split-decision draw on 31 March 2024 (Wikipedia).
• In the rematch, Wardley stopped Clarke in the opening round later in 2024 (The Standard).

The implication: Huni’s loss was to a proven champion who has only lost once himself. It’s a defeat that doesn’t diminish his potential, but it does clarify the gap between contender and titleholder.

What is Justis Huni’s next fight?

Scheduled opponent

• As of the latest available information, no official next fight has been announced (BBC Sport).
• TalkSport reported that Huni’s win over Clarke was his first fight since the Wardley defeat (TalkSport).

Date and venue

• No date or venue has been confirmed.
• Huni’s team is likely seeking a comeback bout to build momentum.

The pattern: Heavyweights often take a bounce-back fight after a knockout loss. Huni’s next opponent will likely be a step down in class to rebuild confidence.

Comparison: Huni vs. Wardley vs. Clarke

Three fighters, two fights, one interwoven story. Here’s how their records and key fights stack up.

The trade-off: Wardley stands above both, but Huni’s close loss (ahead on cards) and Clarke’s split draw suggest the gap is smaller than the records show.

Timeline

• 4 April 1999 – Justis Huni born in Brisbane, Australia.
• 2018 – Won bronze medal at Commonwealth Games (amateur) (Wikipedia).
• 2020 – Turned professional.
• 31 March 2024 – Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke fight to a split-decision draw (Wikipedia).
• 7 June 2025 – Huni loses to Wardley by KO in the 10th round (BBC Sport).
• 11 April 2026 – Huni defeats Clarke by majority decision (Box.Live).

Clarity: What’s confirmed and what’s still open

Confirmed facts

• Huni lost to Fabio Wardley by KO.
• Huni defeated Frazer Clarke by majority decision.
• Huni’s amateur record is 42-3-0.
• Huni’s professional record is 13-1-0 (BoxRec) as of mid-2025.

What’s unclear

• Exact date of the Clarke fight (reported as 11 April 2026 by Box.Live).
• Official status of next fight.
• Discrepancy between amateur (42-3-0) and professional (13-1-0) records — these are separate phases.

Quotes from the fighters

“I’m over the moon. I want to go home and see my mum.”

– Fabio Wardley, speaking to BBC Sport moments after his knockout win over Huni

“I knew I had to dig deep. The loss to Wardley was a lesson, but I’m back.”

– Justis Huni, post-fight interview after the Clarke victory (BoxingScene)

Two voices, two different emotions. Wardley’s raw joy contrasts with Huni’s measured relief. The contrast tells the story of the division’s hierarchy.

Summary

Justis Huni’s career arc is a study in resilience. He lost his unbeaten record to a champion who had already beaten his next opponent, then climbed back into the win column with a majority decision over Frazer Clarke. For the Australian heavyweight, the path forward is clear: rebuild his confidence, sharpen his defense, and patiently wait for another title shot. The alternative is a career stalled by a knockout that will be replayed every time his name is mentioned.

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