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FABIO WARDLEY secured a truly SENSATIONAL KO win in front of a packed Portman Road!Fighting in front of his home fans in Ipswich, Wardley was way down on the judges’ scorecards before an absolutely PERFECT punch floored Justis Huni.The Australian was putting on the performance of his career as they meet at the home of Ipswich Town for the vacant interim WBA title.But in the 10th round, Wardley stole a victory with a sensational one-punch knockout to secure an incredible win.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow all the action with our live blog below…What next for Wardley?The Ipswich star is now the mandatory for the WBA belt, which is held by Oleksandr Usyk.The Ukrainian fights Daniel Dubois in their unification rematch next, of course, and after that anything could happen.It’s not clear if Usyk will even continue fighting after that, win or lose.The WBO mandatory – Joseph Parker – will get any first crack at Usyk, or Dubois.But Wardley is now right in line.We wouldn’t expect any rushed announcements, but Wardley’s crack would appear to be approaching at speed.Copy linkCopiedOnly one that mattersCompuBox stats show that Justis Huni threw and landed almost double the amount of power punches to Fabio Wardley.The home fighter worked behind the jab, throwing more of those.Most had Huni ahead on rounds, but despite all that good work, it came down to one stunning punch from Wardley to decide this fight.Copy linkCopied’I’m grateful’Justis Huni was extremely humble in defeat and, after being a late call up for the fight, the opportunity.The Australian, who had a five-week camp after Jarrell Miller withdrew, said: ” “That’s my curse. I even said before this fight it only takes one second to switch off, it happened tonight. “I’m grateful to Fabio and his team and to Ipswich to be able to perform in front of you. “Get behind him, he’s going to do great things.”He’s just an awesome fighter. He never gave up and he got the win, he deserves it. “Thank you Ipswich for the opportunity to perform here, I’m grateful.”Copy linkCopiedNo JustisJustis Huni won’t believe what hit him.He was looking excellent in and totally in control in what was a career-best performance.The Australian looked to have marked himself as a contender at the very top of the division.But one mistake cost him dearly and he was unable to get out from a peach of a punch that landed flush on his nose.It’s not clear where he goes from here, but we would expect the Matchroom fighter to get plenty of opportunities for big fights in the near future.Copy linkCopiedMore from WarrenDuring his in-ring interview, the Hall of Fame promoter also said: “Eat your heart out Deontay Wilder, that was a Deontay Wilder moment. “He’s got a big heart, he’s a powerful man and again, he stopped another one. “I’ve got to take my hat off to Justis Huni, they both boxed very well. “Ipswich, you did him proud and he did Ipswich proud too.”This is such a fabulous place to put a fight on. “I’m sorry about the rain, but everyone stayed and both men put on a great fight.”Copy linkCopied’He’s walked into one’Former world champion Carl Frampton told DAZN: “I didn’t see it coming, “Fair play to Fabio for pulling that out the bag.”It adds to the mystique around him and his story. Coming from zero amateur background, white collar, to finish like that.”He got completely outboxed but he still had the dynamite to finish it off.”I thought it was so easy for Huni, I thought Wardley was feeling sorry for himself.”But when you carry that power you have a chance.”It was getting easier and easier and he’s made a mistake and walked into one.”Copy linkCopied’Got the job done’Wardley, battered and bruised inside the ring, said: “I am so thankful to everyone here, you got me through that, I could not have done it without you.”I have never claimed to be Usyk, with all the skills, but I know how to bite down on the gumshield and find a way to win.”I should have performed better but I pulled something special out of the bag.”He pulled out so many tricks and I didn’t expect him to bank so many rounds.”But I screwed my head back on and got the job done.”Copy linkCopiedWhat a momentThis is the moment Fabio Wardley detonated an absolutely PERFECT KO punch to beat Justis Huni: Copy linkCopiedTitle shot next?Promoter Frank Warren was asked if Wardley could face the winner of Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois next.Warren said: “That fight will settle the heavyweight division.”Let’s let the dust settle after that.”The first mandatory is the WBO, then it’s down the line – but [Wardley’s] there.”He did that through sheer grit, sheer heart.”Copy linkCopiedWhat a win!Wow! That was absolutely sensational from Fabio Wardley!He was down on lots of scorecards before detonating that shot, truly incredible stuff from the heavyweight.Justis Huni did not know what had hit him.Copy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 10Huni leapt in with a right hand, Wardley slipped and fired his own one in and that was all she wrote. Sensational comeback from Wardley who once again find the homerun shot from seemingly nowhere. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 10 DOWN GOES HUNI! Big right hand and it’s all over!I said he needed a hail mary – that’s exactly what he produced. Right hand straight down the pipe floored Huni and turned the fight on its head remarkably. Copy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 9Big combination from Huni – forcing Wardley to cover up. Big right hand forces Wardley’s knees to dip – Huni is in total control here. Wardley needs a hail mary to get him out of trouble. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 8Warldey needs to try and turn things around with Huni backing him up and landing big shots. Huni far too quick and cute for Wardley here. Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 7Double right hand forces Wardley back – it’s not looking good for Ipswich’s hometown hero. Constant pressure appears to have Wardley looking hurt and in a spot of bother. Couple of right hands again has Wardley looking in trouble and in desperate need to turn things around. Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 6Jab from Huni snaps Wardley’s head back. Two big right hands land on the button for Huni – he could be running away with it here. Another right hand over the top land for Huni and Wardley is looking out of ideas half way through here. Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 5Counter right lands for Huni – but Wardley responds with an uppercut-hook combo. Left hook lands for Huni and Wardley responds with his own but he looks to be struggling with the pace a bit. Copy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 4Right hand over the top lands for Huni but Wardley fires back – great action here. Another right hand snaps Wardley’s head back and the Aussie is coming on strong here. Wardley switches off for a second and Huni lets a combination go – having it his own way this round. Copy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 3 Huni backs Wardley to the ropes and lands a right over the top. Big left hook lands for Wardley who is again back into the ropes. Big combination shake Huni and on come Wardley landing right hands at will – the travelling Aussie is under the cosh. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 2Smart left hook lands for Huni – forces Wardley to tie up. Wardley stabs to the body and Huni fires back over the top – not much to split them. Wardley yet to let the right hand go just yet – he looks to be trying to time and walk Huni onto one. Copy linkCopiedWardley vs Huni – round 1 Wardley goes looking for the big right hand early. Big left to the body from Huni followed by a right hand – good boxing from the Aussie. Sharp jabs from Wardley but Huni is light on his feet and elusive – close opener. Copy linkCopiedHere we go! Both have been introduced and we are now ready for the main event. Can Huni spring a late-notice upset or will he be the latest on Wardley’s highlight reel? Copy linkCopiedWalking the walk Both men have made their way to the ring and we’re moments away now. Portman Road has filled out nicely despite the glum weather – with Wardley ready to put on a lightening performance. Copy linkCopiedFab news Fabio Wardley revealed he is facing his girlfriend’s wrath with their first baby due NEXT WEEK. 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.”Whatever will be will be at this stage. I’m just focusing on my job at this point and that is winning the fight.“It’s a mad 2025 and really just a mad June but I can’t wait. I’m ready for fatherhood. My best mate’s not long had his, a beautiful little girl as well.”So being able to watch her grow and knowing that’s coming for me has made me a big softie to be honest.”It’s going to be something special and I’m really looking forward to it.”Copy linkCopiedO’Leary vs DillonJudges score the bout 116-112, 115-113, and 117-112 with O’Leary awarded the unanimous decision. Slightly closer on some scorecards but O’Leary rightly crowned the champion after 12 good rounds. Fabio Wardley up next in the main event! Copy linkCopied More

JOSH KELLY has made a statement on national television by landing a brutal left hook to beat Flavius Biea in just the first round!Three body shots rattled the torso of Romanian Biea which drew a big reaction from the Newcastle crowd.And then two consecutive blows from Pretty Boy dropped Biea to the canvas – eventually forcing the referee to call off the fight.RESULT: Josh Kelly beats Flavius Biea by TKOBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from the Newcastle Arena with our live blog below…Cyrus Pattinson wins!Cyrus Pattinson has just defeated Joe Garside thanks to a fifth-round TKO.Garside was incredibly game but suffered two horror cuts above his left and right eyes and an additional one on the bridge of his nose.His corner saved him from more punishment by throwing in the towel midway through the stanza.What a fight!Copy linkCopiedPattinson vs Garside – Round 5Garside is dangerously close to being stopped. But just as you think he’s down and out, he briefly stiffens the legs of Pattinson.Pattinson recovers and goes back to punishing a blood-soaked Garside, who now has two cuts.His corner should throw in the towel. And they have!Copy linkCopiedPattinson vs Garside – Round 4The cut above Garside’s eye continues to bleed profusely, so much so that the ringside physician is forced to check it out.He gives Garside the okay to continue fighting and Pattinson immediately goes back to targetting the wound.Garside eats a big left hook just before the bell. I’m not sure if he saw that coming due to the blood in his eye.Chisanga’s scorecard: 40-36 – PattinsonCopy linkCopiedPattinson vs Garside – Round 3Pattinson is making Garside overreach and pay for his stepping over his front foot.Beautiful counters are thudding the face of Garside, who is slowly, but surely, showing signs of wilting.He’s wearing the damage on his face with a huge cut above his left eye.But it’s not too bad that the ref will wave off the contest.Chisanga’s scorecard: 30-27 – PattinsonCopy linkCopiedPattinson vs Garside – Round 2Pattison is landing weighty shots but Garside is returning fire on the inside.Body shots continue to be Pattinson’s shot of choice, but Garside has clearly been doing his abdominal work as they’re bouncing off him.Chisanga’s scorecard: 20-18 PattinsonCopy linkCopiedPattinson vs Garside – Round 1Garside has done some brilliant work in tight and operated well on the back foot.Pattinson hurts Garside with a right hook to the body and a follow-up hook to the chin.Garside takes it well. The bell goes.Chisanga’s scorecard: 10-9 PattinsonCopy linkCopiedWelterweights on deckA 148lbs showdown between Joe Garside and Cyrus Pattinson will close us out for the evening.This should be a good one.Copy linkCopiedKelly calls out Conor Benn!Josh Kelly has renewed his calls for a domestic dust-up with Conor Benn.He said: “[I want] everyone [and] anyone. If it’s a big domestic fight, [I want] Benn.”If it’s not Benn, if he doesn’t want to take that fight, then it’ll be a big world title fight.”In every governing body, I’m ranked number four or number three, two in some governing bodies.”I’m [right] there. I’ve been knocking on the door for some time.”I’m in my prime now. Let me run, let me run.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBuncey weighs in on Kelly’s blowout winBoxing pundit Steve Bunce was blown away by Josh Kelly’s display.He said: “That was a serious statement of intent from Josh Kelly.”He added: “The key now is to move on, speed, fast and throw some names out there and see if they stick.”Copy linkCopiedKelly blows away Biea in the first!Josh Kelly gets the emphatic finish required in the first round of this Tyne & Wear tussle with Flavius Biea.A beautiful left hook to the temple off a textbook feint sen Biea to the canvas.And the Romanian couldn’t beat the count. Blistering display from ‘PBK’.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedKelly vs Biea – Round 1Kelly comes out fast and narrowly misses with a thundering lead uppercut.Three body shots rattle the torso of Romanian Biea and draw a big reaction from the Newcastle crowd.Biea reminds Kelly he’s still in the fight with a looping left hook.But Kelly drops him with a nasty hook a few seconds later at the end of a blistering combo.Biea isn’t getting up here, he’s badly hurt. The ref reaches the count of ten!Copy linkCopiedCrunch time for Josh KellyJosh Kelly is just moments away from returning to the ring. And this clash with Flavius Biea is a must-win for the former British light-middleweight champion.In his last two outings, he’s looked like a shell of the fighter he was before his brutal KO loss to David Avanesyan four years ago.Not only does he need to win tonight, he needs to win in style.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTom Welland WINSWelland’s last three opponents didn’t get to hear the final bell but he got the win nevertheless.This extends his undefeated streak to NINE wins and no losses.Wasn’t the prettiest of victories, but Welland won’t care, he is just relieved his hand got raised.Tom Welland 59-55 Facundo AcreCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWelland vs Acre – Round 6Acre landed a HUGE left hook at the top of the round, which will go down well in the judges’ eyes despite Welland hitting back immediately.As the round went on, Tom turned it up a notch, throwing jab after jab but none really connected.I must admit, Acre grew into the fight after each round because at one stage, he seemed as if he was heading for a stoppage loss.But in a shocking turn of events, Acre threw a punch AFTER the bell which could really go against him – he could get disqualified!Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Acre – Round 5Acre has massively stepped up the pace and certainly took the front foot in this round.But it seems as if Welland was taking a step back and waiting for an opportunity.We normally see fireworks from Welland but there hasn’t been too many of those just yet as we enter the final round.The Brit is still on course to win but he’s creeping over the finish line at this point.Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Acre – Round 4Tom Welland seems to have slowed up a little in this bout which is quite worrying.The Brit is still winning the fight but Acre is making very difficult.This could be an interesting last two rounds.Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Acre – Round 3You can certainly see why Acre has got several knockouts under his belt because he hit Welland with a few powerful shots.The Mexcian arguably won that round as Welland found it awkward.Welland looked a little right-hand happy but his first two round should be inspirational enough for him to get back on track.Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Acre – Round 2Another strong round for Welland as he exploded to life in the final ten seconds.The Brit star landed four or five superb body shots that Acre struggled to deal with.So far so good from the Kelly corner.Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Acre – Round 1Acre may have a tattoo of Mike Tyson on the right side of his chest, but that wasn’t enough to scare Welland.The British boxer came out all guns blazing, connecting with a number of jabs and putting Acre on the back foot.Welland will be the happier of the two with that opening round.Copy linkCopiedLight as a featherNext up, we have an epic super-featherweight contest on the cards.Tom Welland takes on Facundo Arce and it is expected to be a cracker of a fight!Copy linkCopiedBrown wins!Stockport slugger Niall Brown moves to 15-0 with a unanimous decision win.The referee scored the contest 78-75 in favour of the former Thai fighter, who is a real, real prospect.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBrown vs McCallum – Round 8Brown continues to showcase beautiful counter striking. His counter left hook is absolute money and continues to frustrate McCallum when he throws a jab.McCallum gets rocked by a series of hooks in tightagainst the ropes. But somehow, he manages to stay on his feet. He’s got a chin made of granite.The final bell goes. Complete domination from Brown. Credit to McCallum, but he’s just a step in class down from Brown.Chisanga’s scorecard: 79-73 BrownCopy linkCopiedBrown vs McCallum – Round 7Brown continues to come forward with reckless abandon but is being countered for fun.Brown is doing a brilliant job of slipping the jab and landing hard uppercuts.A big counter hook sends McCallum’s mouthpiece flying and brings him some brief respite before the bell.Chisanga’s scorecard: 69-64 BrownCopy linkCopiedBrown vs McCallum – Round 6Brown is continuing to break down the dogged and determined McCallum with spiteful shots.Hooks to the body in tight continue to be the money shots for the former Thai boxer.McCallum needs to do something big to have his hand raised now. A knockout is required.Chisanga’s scorecard: 59-55 BrownCopy linkCopiedBrown vs McCallum – Round 5McCallum gets rocked by numerous hooks seconds before the bell goes.But he eats them like a freshly-cooked roast dinner as he defiantly stands his ground.I don’t know how his chin withstood that barrage.Chisanga’s scorecard: 49-46 BrownCopy linkCopied More