British heavyweight Fabio Wardley is set to face Justis Huni on 7 June after Jarrell Miller withdrew from their scheduled fight due to a shoulder injury sustained during training. The bout was initially planned to take place at Portman Road, the home of Wardley's beloved Ipswich Town.

The New Opponent: Justis Huni

Justis Huni, a 26-year-old Australian, boasts a perfect record with 12 professional wins, seven of which came by technical knockout. Huni is currently ranked number one in the WBO and has fought only twice outside his homeland, including a bout on the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou undercard in Saudi Arabia last year.

Wardley's Road to the World Title

Undefeated Fabio Wardley, 30, vacated his British belt in March as he sets his sights on a world title. Known for his aggressive style, Wardley expressed his excitement for the upcoming fight, posting on X: "All action shootout - just how we like it!"

The Backstory with Jarrell Miller

The fight with Miller was marred by controversy. At a chaotic news conference last month, Miller taunted Wardley by wearing a Norwich shirt with the phrase 'going down 25' on the back, referencing Ipswich's relegation from the Premier League. The situation escalated when Miller accused Wardley of making a 'diss song' about him, leading to security intervention. Miller, who served a two-year doping ban after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2019 and 2020, has been a polarizing figure in the boxing world.

Additional News: Lewis Richardson's Debut

Queensberry Promotions also announced that Lewis Richardson, the Olympic bronze medalist, will make his professional debut. Richardson, 27, was the only Briton to bring home a boxing medal from the Paris Olympics last summer.

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