Conor Wallace moved another step closer to a light heavyweight world title shot as heavyweight prospect Justis Huni showed off his explosive power with a second round KO victory.
Conor Wallace is another step closer to a world title shot after he claimed the WBA Oceania light heavyweight title in an at-times scrappy yet thoroughly entertaining contest at a packed Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane.
The chandeliers hanging from the roof point towards a grandeur that many will feel is at odds to this cruellest and most primal of sports, where dreams can be dashed far sooner than they are built up. By the third, both had settled though, the capacity crowd singing and chanting their support as Wallace landed some shots, took others, and smiled at his opponents in an exaggerated display of showmanship.Whether it is an exaggerated step to get back in range, a smirk towards his supporters or sticking out his tongue, Wallace has that entertainer spirit that the best must have to ensure they stand out from the crowd.
Wallace continued to hunt the knockout — to his detriment it should be said — while Wellem bravely bit down on his gumshield and continued. After an opening round in which both men had their moments, in the second Huni exhibited all the frightening speed that made him one of the most talked about heavyweights in the world.
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