At Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall, which was shockingly still standing after Justis Huni demolished Troy Pilcher last night, the scene was more like a victory lap than a fight. Huni, sitting pretty at #9 in the WBO global rankings, further entrenched his reputation as a serious bruiser in the heavyweight division.
Pilcher came out swinging with some early fire in the first round, making it seem like he might actually put up a fight. That notion was short-lived. Huni delivered a brutal left hook in round two, shifting gears into a relentless beating that left Pilcher wondering what hit him, and Huni just strolled to another win.
Post-fight, Huni threw around some niceties, saying, “Troy was a game opponent, but I was ready for whatever he brought.” He’s clearly itching for more, with eyes already set on a brawl with Johnny Fisher in England. Because why not go on a world tour while he’s at it?
Michael Francis, one of Huni’s hype men, couldn’t stop gushing about Huni being “one of the best young heavyweights of this generation.” Big talk. He also threw some thanks around to everyone who apparently needs a pat on the back for setting up the fight night—Eddie Hearn, Spencer Brown, and even Riyadh Season got a nod for making sure Huni can show off on home soil.
With DAZN in the mix now, Australian boxing is supposedly getting its time in the sun, all thanks to Huni’s knack for turning promising fights into showcases of his own talent. Here’s to more Huni headlines, as Australia keeps trying to elbow its way onto the world boxing stage.
Justis Huni vs. Troy Pilcher Full Card Results:
- Justis Huni defeated Troy Pilcher by TKO in Round 2
- Clay Waterman defeated Lucas Miller by unanimous decision in 10 rounds
- Xavier Fletcher defeated Suitama Manuele by TKO in Round 3
- Max McIntyre defeated Micah Rivetti by TKO
- Uila Mau’u defeated Veni Mafi by TKO in Round 2
