One of several fights in the works for the first half of next year will be against former heavyweight world champion Lucas Browne. Huni had to miss a fight in January after he suffered a concussion skylarking with friends, then was dropped in sparring when he was clipped by a cruiserweight opponent. Justis Huni beat Faiga Opelu in his first fight in October. We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Despite being on the verge of headlining his first televised fight card, and defending the Australian heavyweight title, Justis Huni looked like one of the most relaxed people in the room when he weighed in at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on Wednesday. "I'm always learning with every fight and every sparring session. And on Saturday night the 22-year-old rising star takes the next step in his preparation with a blockbuster bout with 205cm beast Jack Maris. Australia's hottest young boxing prospect Justis Huni is adding Mike Tyson-type aggression for some professional fights before he chases a … Credit: Getty Images Olympic fighters can have a … Brisbane boxer Justis Huni is making the most of the Tokyo Olympics being shelved for a year by turning professional. Sports, results and expert commentary delivered straight to your inbox. His first sporting love was rugby league where he began playing for the Souths Sunnybank Magpies as a child but gave away the sport at the age of eight to pursue a career in boxing. Australian heavyweight champion Justis Huni made a successful return to the ring to keep his hopes of Olympic gold - and potentially a bout with Lucas Browne or Paul Gallen - alive after a dominant outing on the Gold Coast on Saturday night. “If the Olympics goes ahead, we’re confident Justis will be well and truly back on deck to be ready to fight at the Olympics,” Lonergan said. Justis Huni eyeing Olympic gold at Tokyo in 2021. Australian heavyweight boxing champion Justis Huni turned professional late last year with one goal in mind – to become Australia’s first Olympic gold medallist in the sport. Justis Huni's wish list includes two of the most coveted titles in the sport, with the 21-year-old Olympic hopeful now preparing for an audacious professional debut in October. But the heavyweight's trainer and father Rocky is confident it won't derail his son's Olympic campaign. Written By Brendan Bradford. Just 21, Huni is one of the brightest prospects in Australian boxing and won the national heavyweight title in his debut professional bout in October. @1bbradfo. One of those could well be against the winner of this month’s bout between Browne, who once held a version of the WBA heavyweight belt, and Gallen, who has taken to the ring with gusto since retiring from rugby league. He sought treatment and had a well-earned break from training, which he says has refreshed and motivated him. The biggest fight in Australian boxing in 2020 could take place outside the ring, with a host of promoters vying to sign heavyweight prospect Justis Huni. The easy going 21-year-old was all smiles as he tipped the scales at 108.7kg ahead of his fight with the hard-hitting Arsene Fosso (115.7) on Thursday night. "I know what it's going to feel like and I'll be ready for it. Justis started boxing at the age of 7 and his first fight was when he was 10. It was the definition of a fight simply for the sake of fighting but Huni has bigger fish to fry and was never going to want a real test with the Games looming, and after a significant health scare. And he knows there is significant currency in winning an Olympic medal of any colour when it comes to rising through the professional ranks. The fight was stopped 2.50 minutes into the opening round. Please try again later. Justis Huni has already been backed to reach a world title, just as quick as Anthony Joshua, and the Australian heavyweight is preparing for an historic pro debut. Australia’s best Olympic Games gold medal boxing chance in 30 years Justis Huni to have pro fights. It would be a lot to digest for a fighter with just seven professional rounds to his name, but Huni is taking it all in stride. Olympic gold medal hope Justis Huni back with a bang. The Brisbane-based fighter is one of Australia's hottest medal favourites ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, and there are already plans in place to position him to fight for a world title over the next few years. Huni's promoter Dean Lonergan - the man who masterminded the Jeff Horn juggernaut - is adamant Huni can follow in … justis huni has one eye on the olympics He's completely focused on his nascent professional debut at the moment, but Justis Huni still has one eye on the Olympics as well. Australian boxers qualified for Tokyo Olympics include (L-R) Paulo Aokuso, Justis Huni and Skye Nicolson. Sign up to the Herald's weekday newsletter here and The Age's weekly newsletter here. "The first fight, there was a lot of hype and cameras and I'd never fought 10 rounds before. He left by being almost knocked through the ropes. The 22-year-old from Logan improved his professional record to 3-0 when he stopped the tall, lumbering and […] Australian champion Justis Huni’s rise through boxing’s heavyweight division has continued with a stunning fourth round victory over Arsene Fosso on Thursday night. His parents come from mixed backgrounds including Dutch, Swedish and Tongan, Samoan heritage. Picture: Alix Sweeney. Lescott and Ferdinand: Liam Cooper was rightly sent off at Man City. Justis Huni fighting towards Olympic gold at AIS. Justis Huni keeping eyes on Olympic prize. Huni then planned to feature for Australia at the Tokyo Olympics before pressing on for world title claims. Justis Huni connected with Arsene Fosso as he defended his Australian heavyweight title in December. Australian heavyweight boxing champion Justis Huni says he turned professional late last year with one goal in mind – to become Australia’s first Olympic gold medallist in the sport. Picture: Alix Sweeney Source:News Corp Australia. "I just want to keep the ball rolling into the Olympics. The 22-year-old from Logan improved his skilled file to 3-0 when … Professional boxers with limited records can now take part in the Olympics, which is why Huni has been campaigning on promoter Dean Lonergan’s fight cards since he won the domestic heavyweight strap on debut late last year. Man United and Leeds join the race for Sheffield United's Kyron Gordon. Whereas in the amateurs, Huni could weigh-in and be on his way back to his hotel room within minutes, he admits the bright lights of his debut produced some nerves. Aussie heavyweight champ Justis Huni slays 205cm giant in first round TKO Australian heavyweight boxing champion Justis Huni’s latest opponent has been left furious after he was absolutely massacred by the champ. Australian heavyweight champion Justis Huni made a profitable return to the ring to maintain his hopes of Olympic gold – and probably a bout with Lucas Browne or Paul Gallen – alive after a dominant outing on the Gold Coast on Saturday night time. LIVE: Australian heavyweight champion Justis Huni has his sights firmly set on winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Huni created history when he won the Australian title in his first professional bout, but it won't be the last time his name is in the record books. "There's not as much nerves this time around, I know what I'm going into," he said. I'm loving it and just taking it all in. Qualified for 2021 Olympics. 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