By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
WBO #14 heavyweight Justis Huni (7-0, 4 KOs) has suffered an ankle injury in sparring and been forced to withdraw from his June 17 bout with Andrew Tabiti (20-1, 16 KOs) over ten rounds at the Smoothie King Centre, New Orleans. The bout was planned for the undercard of the WBC super lightweight bout Regis Prograis vs. Danielto Zorrillo, promoted by Eddie Hearn.
“I am devastated that this has happened so close to the fight,” Huni told the Courier Mail. “I was packed and ready to go, I was a day away from flying out and now this has happened.”
Is Huni aiming for the 2024 Olympics instead? Like Harry Garside, Australia will pick professionals for the Olympics provided they haven’t had too many pro fights.
Bad luck Justis , you certainly are having a bad run with injuries and seem to be bone/ muscle issues. Ever had a bone density test ?
Maybe got a bit overwhelmed with the choice of opponent for his first fight abroad
Always liked Tabiti. Wishing him well in the future.
He is only early in his career and he seems extremely injury prone already