Justis Huni has claimed an emphatic win in his home city, emerging victorious over the previously undefeated Troy Pilcher.
The Queensland heavyweight secured a second-round technical knockout at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall.
Huni's record stays perfect and now moves to 10-0, while Pilcher drops to 9-1-1.
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Pilcher, 29, applied plenty of pressure in the first round, but his 25-year-old opponent landed a nice body shot before the bell.
Huni then took control in the second round, landing a damaging left hook to the head before pushing Pilcher into the corner.
He continued his aggressive approach as he laid on the punches with both hands, ultimately leading to referee Paul Tapley ending the fight with 40 seconds remaining in the round.
"It's just another one down," Huni said post-fight.
"One step closer to my dream. We just keep moving from here."
Clay Waterman, meanwhile, won via unanimous decision to take home the Australian light heavyweight title in the co-main event. He was scored 97-91 over Lucas Miller in an engaging fight.
Waterman had the early advantage, dropping his opponent Lucas Miller a couple of times in the opening rounds. Miller fought back in the last few rounds but still fell short on the scorecard.
Clay Waterman gets the decision in a thrilling bout ✅
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Earlier in the card, Xavier Fletcher recorded the second win of his career with a third-round stoppage against Suitama Manuele.
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Max McIntyre and Uila Mau'u also both picked up TKO victories.
Justis Huni vs. Troy Pilcher full card results
- Justis Huni def. Troy Pilcher via TKO2
- Lucas Miller def. by Clay Waterman via UD10
- Xavier Fletcher def. Suitama Manuele via TKO3
- Max McIntyre def. Micah Rivetti via TKO
- Uila Mau'u def. Veni Mafi via TKO2
Justis Huni vs. Troy Pilcher start time
- Date: Thursday, July 25
- Start time: 6:00pm AEST
- Main event: 8pm AEST (approx.), depending on the length of earlier bouts
Huni vs. Pilcher is on Thursday, July 25. The card is due to start at 6:00pm AEST. The main event is expected around 8:00 pm AEST.
How to watch Justis Huni vs. Troy Pilcher
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