Justis Huni made a massive statement, securing a second-round stoppage, as a blockbuster collision between the towering Aussie and Moses Itauma moves a step closer to coming to fruition.
The heavyweight stars have proven themselves as the two most exciting young talents in the division.
Justis Huni vs Moses Itauma could be on the horizon
On January 8, inside the Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast, Australia, Justis Huni produced a tremendous display against Shaun Potgieter.
Showcasing explosive hands and impressive combinations, the gifted fighter, brutalized his opponent, en route to a second-round stoppage.
Once the bout reached its conclusion, attention instantly switched to a showdown between Huni and Moses Itauma.
With the prospects destroying every fighter in their path, the idea of a battle between the pair of potential future greats, has caught fire.
As Oleksandr Usyk is likely to go head-to-head with Daniel Dubois in his next outing, WBO president Gustavo Olivieri told talkSPORT that Huni and Itauma could be ordered to fight for an interim title.
With Huni ranked fifth by the sanctioning body and Itauma sixth, a clash between the talented operators would undoubtedly create fireworks while simultaneously ushering in a new era of heavyweight boxing.
Jai Opetaia makes massive call-out following crushing victory
If Huni was the starter, Jai Opetaia was the main course, with the IBF cruiserweight champion putting on a spectacular showing in the main event.
The legend took several heavy shots from David Nyika, in an absolute barnburner, before rendering his opponent unconscious with a thunderous left hook.
And when the fight finished, the action continued, with the warrior only having one name on his mind when asked about who he wants to fight next.
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