Tongan Australian-born boxer Justis Huni delivered yet another exceptional performance in the ring, further solidifying his ascent in the competitive heavyweight boxing division.
Huni’s performance on Wednesday night, knocking out South African Shaun Potgieter in the second round of their bout on the Gold Coast to improve his record to 12-0.
In his most recent match, which took place less than a month ago, Huni faced off against the tough Leandro Daniel Robutti.
The bout highlighted Huni’s technical prowess and power, resulting in a decisive victory that has left fans and analysts excited about his potential. With this momentum behind him, Huni is eager to ramp up his training and increase his fight schedule, signaling his strong ambition to contend for a coveted world title in the near future.
As he prepares for future challenges, Huni’s dedication to honing his craft and his relentless pursuit of excellence mark him as a rising star in the heavyweight landscape, creating anticipation for what lies ahead in his boxing career.
Fighting as the semi-main event behind Jai Opetaia’s world title showdown with David Nyika, Huni wasted no time dictating terms against Potgieter.
Justis Huni (left) punches Shaun Potgieter during his one-sided victory. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
A low blow forced a stop to the fight in the first round as the South African took his time to compose himself and he managed to survive the first round.
But it only delayed the inevitable as Huni quickly forced a stoppage just 33 seconds into round two as the Aussie defended his IBO Global title and Potgieter’s record slipped to 10-2.
“Very, very impressive,” the commentator said on DAZN. “Big shots, big hands. He’s the most exciting heavyweight in Australia at the moment.”
After the fight, Huni said he was carrying “some injuries” but is already targeting another fight in March.
He also acknowledged there is plenty of improvement left in his young career.
“I’m continuing to get better every time I step out here,” Huni said.
“The more active I am, the better I’ll get. It’s just about staying active.
“I was in the ring not long ago and to be back here on a card like this is massive for my career moving forward.
It was light work for Huni. Photo: DAZN
Shaun Potgieter was worse for wear after the fight. Photo: DAZN
“I’ve got some injuries I’ve got to take care of, but as soon as possible I’ll be back in the ring.
“I believe I can go all the way.”
British promoter Eddie Hearn also spoke about Huni and said that coupled with Teremoana Termoana, who earlier finished Osasu Otobo just 57 seconds into his fight, Australian heavyweight boxing is in rude health.
“It’s just what he needed to get that spite back,” Hearn said of Huni.
“Three fights in three or four months, after some real top-level, world-level opposition. He’s still a young man.
“This guy is nearly there, you’ve got another potential heavyweight champion in Justis Huni. “He’s (ranked) top 15 across three governing bodies, the speed’s back, the confidence is back, massive 2025 coming up.
“What a time for Australian boxing, what a time for the heavyweight division.”
