Brisbane Heavyweight Justis Huni Signs Multi-Year Deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing

Huni Joins Growing Roster of Australian Talent Under Matchroom Banner

Australia’s rising heavyweight star, Justis Huni (7-0, 4 KOs), has officially signed a multi-year promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing, further bolstering the company’s growing stable of Australian talent. The 23-year-old from Brisbane, ranked No. 14 in the world by the WBO, is seen as one of the most promising heavyweights in the sport and will now look to take his career to new heights under Hearn’s global promotional machine.

A Rising Star with a Strong Track Record

Huni burst onto the professional scene in October 2020, making an immediate impact by capturing the Australian Heavyweight Title in his debut fight, stopping Faiga Opelu in seven rounds. His success continued with a first-round knockout of Jack Maris and a decision victory over Christian Ndzie Tsoye, solidifying his dominance in the Australian heavyweight scene.

In 2021, Huni made headlines by becoming the first fighter to defeat former rugby league star Paul Gallen, stopping him in the final round of their clash in Sydney. The victory raised his profile even further and demonstrated his potential to become a global heavyweight contender.

Huni continued his rise in 2022, capturing the IBF Pan Pacific, WBO Oriental, and OPBF titles by outpointing Joseph Goodall in June. He then defended those titles against New Zealand’s Kiki Toa Leutele, setting the stage for an exciting 2023.

Matchroom’s Expanding Australian Roster

Huni’s signing adds to Matchroom Boxing’s impressive lineup of Australian fighters, which already includes notable names like IBF Bantamweight World Champion Ebanie Bridges, heavyweight contender Demsey McKean, featherweight standout Skye Nicolson, WBO Global Super-Lightweight Champion Liam Paro, WBA Intercontinental Super-Lightweight Champion Stevie Spark, and multi-division titlist Brock Jarvis.

Eddie Hearn expressed excitement about Huni’s potential, saying, “Justis has already become one of the biggest names in Australian boxing and is ranked in the top 15. We now look forward to boxing him around the world and leading him to a shot at the World Heavyweight title.”

Hearn also emphasized that Huni’s signing is part of Matchroom’s continued investment in Australian boxing, with more additions to the roster expected in the coming months.

Huni Eyes World Stage

With his signing to Matchroom, Huni now has the opportunity to expand his career beyond Australia and step onto the global stage. Under the guidance of Eddie Hearn, Huni’s path toward a World Heavyweight title shot is clearer than ever. The young heavyweight expressed his excitement about the future, saying, “I’m extremely proud to announce I’ve signed with the world’s premier promoter. Let’s get it!”

As Huni gears up for a big 2023, fans can expect to see the Brisbane-born fighter take on tougher international competition as he continues his journey toward heavyweight glory.

With a solid foundation in his home country and a new global platform under Matchroom Boxing, Justis Huni is well-positioned to become a major force in the heavyweight division.