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FABIO WARDLEY is preparing for a huge homecoming bout THIS WEEKEND!The lifelong Ipswich Town fan will take to the ring at Portman Road as he faces Justis Huni on Saturday night.Fabio Wardley will return to the ring for the first time since his brutal knockout win over Frazer ClarkeCredit: GettyBoxing – Justis Huni v Kevin Lerena – Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 8, 2024 Justis Huni in action against Kevin Lerena REUTERS/Andrew CouldridgeA win for Wardley would see him move into pole position for a shot at the WBA heavyweight title.The unbeaten Brit was due to fight Jarrell Miller, but the American was forced to pull out of the bout due to a shoulder injury.In stepped Huni, on roughly six weeks’ notice, who is looking to cause a huge upset on Wardley’s homecoming.Wardley goes into the fight as the big favourite, but Australian Huni, 26, is not expected to be a pushover.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe is unbeaten, with a record of 12 wins and seven KOs, although he hasn’t fought much outside of Australia.Dillian Whyte is chief support for the event – but the Body Snatcher does not yet have an opponent booked.There will also be lots of eyes on Lewis Richardson, who makes his pro debut against Dmitri Protkunas.Richardson won a middleweight bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.Most read in BoxingWhen is Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni?Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni will take place on Saturday, June 7.The event will take place in front of tens of thousands of fans at the home of Ipswich Town FC, Portman Road.The card is set to get underway at 7pm BST.The main event is scheduled for approximately 10pm BST.Are tickets still available for Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni?Tickets for Wardley vs Huni are still available on secondary sites such as StubHub.At the time of writing, the cheapest ticket is priced at £55.*Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value.What TV channel is Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni on and can it be live streamed?Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni will be broadcast live on DAZN.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99, is also available, and you can cancel at any time with 30 days’ notice.You can also pay £119.99 for the year upfront, which is the lowest cost option.Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog of the event to keep up with all the latest on the card.Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni undercardHere are all the bouts taking place at Portman Road.Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni – for the interim WBA heavyweight titleDillian Whyte vs TBAPierce O’Leary vs Liam Dillon – for the EEU uropean super-lightweight titleNelson Hysa vs Patrick Korte – for the WBO European heavyweight titleMike Perez vs Steven Ward Sam Gilley vs Gideon OnyenaniUmar Khan vs Moises GarciaBilly Adams vs Alexander MoralesLewis Richardson vs Dimitri ProtkunasLillie Winch vs Katerina DvorakovaJack Williams vs Fernando ValdezWhat’s been said?Wardley said he is facing the wrath of his partner – who is due just a week after the fight.He said: “This is a slightly tense topic. My missus wasn’t the happiest with this fight date.”She is due a week later but it is Portman Road. It’s not just any fight, it’s the one at Portman Road. She said, ‘Yeah I know but…’”They say the chances are that the first one comes late but who knows.”On fighting at Portman Road, he added: “Of course it comes with pressure. But pressure is a privilege. Being here is a privilege.”Being able to fight here is a privilege and I think I have proven throughout my career that I do well under pressure.”I like it. When the lights are bright, when the occasion is big, it’s when you get the best from me.Huni told Sporting News: “I want to go over there and make them never forget my name.“Fighting over there in his hometown, I feel like there’s no pressure on me, all the pressure’s on him.Read More on The Sun“He has to come and perform for his people. “At the end of the day, I don’t know anyone there and a lot of them might not even know me. They’ll know after, that’s it.” More

MAXI HUGHES fights in front of his home fans as he clashes with Archie Sharp in Doncaster.The vacant WBA Continental and WBC Silver titles will be on the line at Eco-Power Stadium, home of League Two side Doncaster Rovers.Maxi Hughes is looking to add to his 28-7-2 recordCredit: GettyArchie Sharp comes into the fight with a record of 25-1-0Credit: Zac Goodwin/PA WireMaxi “Maximus” Hughes comes into the bout with a record of 28-7-2, having won three of his last five fights, losing two of them.He has won six of his 28 victories by KO.26-year-old Archie Sharp comes into the bout looking to beat the veteran, and has a record of 25-1-0, with nine of his wins coming by KO.Sharp has an age advantage, but still has racked up almost as many wins as 37-year-old Hughes has over his career.Read more BoxingHow to watch Maxi Hughes vs Archie Sharp and is there a live streamMaxi Hughes vs Archie Sharp comes LIVE from Doncaster Rovers Eco-Power Stadium.The clash will be shown on DAZN to over 200 countries. Streaming options start at £14.99 for a yearly commitment, or £24.99 for a monthly commitment. When does Maxi Hughes vs Archie Sharp start?Maxi Hughes vs Archie Sharp is LIVE on Friday, May 23.The pair will clash on the undercard of the Terri Harper vs Natalie Zimmermann, and are the penultimate fight on the night.Hughes and Sharp are expected to make their ringwalks around 9pm BST.Full cardTerri Harper v Natalie Zimmermann (WBO lightweight title)Maxi Hughes v Archie Sharpe (WBA Continental & WBC Silver lightweight titles)Reece Mould v Lewis Sylvester (IBO Continental lightweight title)Tysie Gallagher v Ebonie Jones (British & Commonwealth super-bantamweight titles)What has been said?Maxi Hughes told SunSport: “I was out in the front garden about three weeks ago, mowing the lawn or doing some DIY, and a fella I had never met before, from three doors down, came over and leaned on my fence. Most read in Boxing“He went; ‘Eh-up young’un, can I have a word?’ “I walked over worrying he wanted a row about something but he says: ‘I’m coming to your fight but I’ll not be drinking. So, if you want a lift there and back, let me know’.“I thanked him and explained that this sort of stuff is all arranged for us. More

JOSH TAYLOR takes on Ekow Essuman in a Scottish homecoming fight THIS Saturday!Taylor is looking to rectify back-to-back defeats as he takes on 36-year-old Essuman.Josh Taylor is looking to get his career going again after back-to-back lossesCredit: Steve Welsh/PA WireEkow Essuman (right) comes into the clash off the back of consecutive victoriesCredit: Ian Hodgson/PA Wire’The Tartan Tornado’ Taylor comes into the clash off the back of two losses, having been beaten by Teofimo Lopez before losing his rematch to Jack Catterall in May 2024.Ekow ‘The Engine’ Essuman comes into the bout with a record of 21-1-0, with eight of his 21 victories coming by KO.Essuman’s only defeat came at the hands of Harry Scarff in 2023, losing by unanimous decision in Manchester, meaning Taylor will look to be the first man to KO Essuman to get back to form.The Engine in turn looks to be the first man to KO Taylor, with both of his defeats coming by unanimous decision, with whoever can score the victory becoming the WBO international welterweight champion. Read more BoxingWhen is Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman?Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman is LIVE on Saturday, May 24.Coverage of the card starts at 7pm BST on DAZN.The fight takes place at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow.Ringwalks for Taylor vs Essuman are expected at around 10pm BST.Tickets are still available on Ticketmaster.*Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value.How to watch Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman and is there a live stream?The bout will come live to fans on DAZN to over 200 countries.An annual DAZN subscription costs £119.99 or £14.99 for monthly.There is also monthly flexible pass – which can be cancelled at any time – for £24.99.The broadcast is on DAZN TV or can be live streamed via the website or app.SunSport will blog all the action from the card as it happens.Full cardJosh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman; WelterweightNathaniel Collins vs Lee McGregor; FeatherweightAloys Junior vs Davie Jamieson; CruiserweightMoses Itauma vs Mike Balogun; HeavyweightLuke McCormack vs Samir Cuentas; Light welterweightAlex Arthur Jr vs Robbie Chapman; Super middleweightMost read in Boxing More

TERRI Harper looks to continue her reign as WBO lightweight champion when she clashes Natalie Zimmermann.Harper defends her title in her hometown of Doncaster on Friday, May 23.Terri Harper comes into the fight as WBO lightweight championCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdNatalie Zimmermann goes into the fight with a perfect record after switching to boxing in 2020Credit: Christian Charisius/dpaShe is a multi-weight strap holder, and makes her first defence of her new title after beating Rhiannon Dixon for the title last September.The 28-year-old puts her world title on the line at the stadium of Doncaster FC.Her opponent, German Zimmermann, comes into the fight with a record of 12-0-0, with three wins coming by way of KO.Harper has two losses to her name, but with a record of 15-2-2, with six wins coming by KO, she holds an experience advantage.Read more BoxingHow to watch Terri Harper vs Natalie Zimmermann and is there a live stream?Terri Harper defends her WBO lightweight title against Natalie Zimmermann LIVE in the UK.The whole card will stream live via DAZN to over 200 countries.DAZN subscriptions start at £14.99 per month for an Annual Super Saver subscription, or £24.99 for a Monthly Flexible pass.When does Terri Harper vs Natalie Zimmermann start?Terri Harper takes on Natalie Zimmermann on Friday, May 23.Coverage of the card starts at 6pm BST.Harper and Zimmerman are expected to make their ringwalks around 10pm BST.The full card will stream live from DAZN.Full cardTerri Harper vs Natalie Zimmermann; Lightweight, for the WBO titleMaxi Hughes vs Archie Sharp; LightweightTysie Gallagher vs Ebonie Jones; Super bantamweightReece Mould vs Lewis Sylvester; LightweightJimmy Joe Flint vs Haithem Laamouz; Super lightweightStevi Levy vs Ellie Hellewell; Super bantamweightJoe Hayden vs Lewis Booth; Light middleweight More