Former WBA Heavyweight champion Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne (31-3, 27 KOs) took his boxing career into his own hands, or should that be into his right hand, by obliterating Junior Fa in two minutes on the Kambosos-Haney undercard. A huge 15:1 underdog leading into the fight, the 43-year-old Aussie stunned his opponent with a thunderous right hand that left him quivering on the canvas. Fa beat the count, but another right hand ended matters just seconds later.
“I know that if I land that right hand on anyone, they’re going to sleep,” said Browne. “Somewhere along the line I perhaps got a little too cute, trying to box more rather than bombing people out. Heading into this fight I knew I wanted to get back to doing what I do best, putting people to sleep.
“The first shot caught him high on the temple and side of his head. His balance was absolutely shot. I didn’t want the fight to go on because that’s when it gets dangerous. As I threw the second right hand, he turned his head. Unfortunately, that’s on him. I wish him all the best in his career. We spoke after the fight, I’ve got all the respect in the world for him. I reminded him that two fights ago the same thing happened to me. You’re never truly out of it in boxing provided you’ve got self-belief and power.
“I appreciate the opportunity Lou DiBella gave me and since the win I’ve been contacted already by some of the biggest promoters in the world. But for now, I’m going to enjoy a week or two off with my family and when the time is right, we will look at what offers we have. I’ve never been afraid to travel overseas, the majority of my big fights have happened there. But it was also nice to win such a huge fight in front of a crowd that was cheering me on.”
Manager Matt Clark added, “I’m absolutely delighted for Lucas. You won’t meet a boxer who is more prepared to spend time with fans, take photos, sign autographs. He’s a genuinely great guy who punches like a mule kicks. He’s been written off by so many people who want to drag him down, so I’m absolutely ecstatic that he’s landed such a big win on a huge card. Remember, Fa went the distance with Joe Parker in his last outing and wasn’t even close to being hurt. Lucas got him out of there in the first.”
Browne is simply a liability risk to himself due to his advancing age and past brutal KOs he has suffered. Just because he KOs a limited skill set fighter named Fa, does not meet he’s on his road to redemption fighting the top 5 heavyweights. Browne is overrated at this point in his career. Give it up before you suffer serious consequences with your health.
I think a Browne v Parker fight should happen before he hangs them up, would sell alright down under.
Good point.
Difficult to claim a 15:1 underdog as overrated.
15:1 underdog in this specific fight is really not a huge feat considering when you examine the complete intangibles. Fa appeared to be very delicate on the chin and behind the head as well where the punches landed which makes Browne ready to revive his career? Luck has its ways….
First punch was clearly to the temple / above the ear. Second shot Fa turns his head. The back of the head wasn’t presented when the punch was thrown. Storm in a teacup.
I wish Lucas the best, I don’t want to see him get hurt, so I hope he doesn’t end up fighting world class opponents. Anything else is fine though. I hope he makes some good money and has a good time at the end of his career.
That ‘quivering on the canvas’ shot was caused by a punch behind the head, the second punch even more blatant. Accidental or not, a boxer should be given the same time to recover from a blow behind the head as a low blow.
Henry, excellent observation. Very true.
At the ripe old age of 43, Browne has a better win in 2022 than any other Aussie Heavyweight. He also did in 2 minutes what Parker couldn’t accomplish in 12 rounds.
Good for him but he’s not going to fight for a title after this victory, i’m not sure what he’s gonna get after this fight. To me he should try to get a good money fight and then retire..
Come to the states man and get into some of our fine gyms and a set of fresh eyes. There is still time. #TheComeback
Rematch with Daniel Cormier, but in boxing. Please.
Not really. In my opinion
Browne should target Demsey McKean. Another Aussie who is somehow world rated by a few of the governing bodies but has fought NOBODY. I would actually favor Browne in that fight!
I don’t think he revived it. He looked fat and sloppy.