Australian heavyweight prospect Justis Huni (7-0) takes the next step in his young career when he faces American Andrew Tabiti (20-1) in Cancun.
In what will be Huni's first appearance overseas as a professional, the rising Queenslander hopes to put a frustrating year behind him with a big win.
Tabiti, a former cruiserweight world title challenger and Huni's most experienced opponent to date, has no plans on being a stepping stone for the Aussie.
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The heavyweight contest appears as the co-main event to the IBF super featherweight world title bout between O'Shaquie Foster and Eduardo Hernandez.
Here's what you need to know:
What time is Justis Huni vs. Andrew Tabiti?
- Date: Sunday, October 29 (Oct. 28 in Mexico)
- Main card: 11am AEDT | 10am AEST
- Huni vs. Tabiti (approx.): 12:45pm AEDT | 11:45am AEST
- Main event (approx.): 1:40pm AEDT | 12:40pm AEST
Huni and Tabiti are set to appear as the final preliminary bout on the Foster vs. Hernandez undercard.
The main card is scheduled to begin at 11am AEDT | 10am AEST on Sunday, October 29, with Huni and Tabiti set to step into the ring around 12:45pm AEDT | 11:40am AEST, depending on the length of earlier bouts.
How to watch Huni vs. Tabiti in Australia
The entire Foster-Hernandez card, including Huni vs. Tabitii, is available in Australia, exclusively on streaming service DAZN.
Subscriptions to DAZN start from $13.99/month.
WATCH: Huni vs. Tabiti, live and exclusive on DAZN
- DAZN monthly subscription (includes NFL pass): $13.99 in Australia with ability to cancel with 30 days notice
- DAZN annual subscription (includes NFL pass): $74.99 (save $92.89)
Where is Huni vs. Tabiti?
Huni will be making his international debut in Cancun, Mexico.
The pair will be fighting at the 5,800-capacity Poliforum Benito Juarez.
Huni vs. Tabiti betting odds
Per Unibet, Huni is a red-hot $1.13 favourite, while Tabiti is rated a $6.10 underdog chance.
Justis Huni record and bio
Nationality: Australian
Date of birth: April 4, 1999 (24 years)
Height: 6' 4" (193cm)
Reach: 76.4" (194cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Total fights: 7
Record: 7-0 (4 KOs)
Andrew Tabiti record and bio
Nationality: American
Date of birth: September 10, 1989 (34 years)
Height: 6' 1" (185cm)
Reach: 76.5" (194cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Total fights: 21
Record: 20-1 (16 KOs)
