Australian heavyweight contender Justis Huni is eager to face Moses Itauma, who is set to fight on July 25 at the O2 Arena in London, with his opponent yet to be confirmed. Huni, fresh from a points victory over Frazer Clarke, believes a fight against Itauma is inevitable. 'I'm 100 per cent sure we'll meet at some point,' Huni stated. Itauma recently showcased his skills with a dominant win over Jermaine Franklin, displaying his exceptional hand speed for a heavyweight.
Huni questioned whether he could match Itauma's speed, saying 'only time will tell.' The Australian has bounced back from his late stoppage loss to Fabio Wardley, who went on to become the WBO heavyweight world champion. Huni reflected on the loss, saying it was a valuable learning experience. 'It was a win-win for me, even though I got stopped late in the fight,' he said. 'I wasn't at my best, but I gave it my all.' Huni believes his stock has risen despite the loss, citing Wardley's subsequent success as a world champion.
A potential British title fight between Richard Riakporhe and Itauma could be a thrilling headliner at the O2 Arena. Riakporhe expressed openness to facing Itauma in the future, saying 'anything is possible, we just have to wait and see what opportunities become available.' He acknowledged Itauma's current position, saying 'he's ranked really high, so I don't know if they're pushing him for a world title shot.' Riakporhe feels that everyone is on different paths, but Itauma is in a strong position with a lot of hype behind him.