The Build-Up to the Fight
The highly anticipated fight between Paul Gallen, a former rugby league player, and Justis Huni, an up-and-coming boxer, took place on June 16, 2021, at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia. The build-up to the fight was intense, with both fighters talking up their chances and predicting victory.
Gallen, who was 39 years old at the time of the fight, had an impressive record of 11 wins and 0 losses in his boxing career. Huni, on the other hand, was just 22 years old but had already won the Australian heavyweight title and had a record of 4 wins and 0 losses.
The Fight
The fight was scheduled for 10 rounds, and both fighters came out strong in the first round. Gallen was aggressive from the start, landing some heavy punches on Huni. However, Huni was able to weather the storm and started to use his superior reach and boxing skills to take control of the fight.
By the fifth round, Huni was dominating the fight, landing some heavy blows on Gallen and leaving him visibly shaken. Gallen was able to hang on until the 10th round, but it was clear that Huni had won the fight convincingly.
The Result
After 10 rounds of intense boxing, Justis Huni was declared the winner by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the fight in his favor, with scores of 118-110, 116-112, and 115-113.
The victory was a significant milestone for Huni, who became the Australian heavyweight champion at just 22 years old. Gallen, on the other hand, suffered his first defeat in his boxing career but was gracious in defeat, congratulating Huni on his victory.
The Aftermath
The fight between Gallen and Huni was one of the most anticipated boxing matches in Australia in recent years and lived up to the hype. The impressive victory by Huni has put him on the map as one of the rising stars in Australian boxing, and he will undoubtedly be looking to build on this success in the future.
Gallen, on the other hand, may have suffered a setback in his boxing career, but his impressive record and fighting spirit mean that he is sure to bounce back. It remains to be seen what the future holds for both fighters, but one thing is for sure ??? the Gallen vs Huni fight will go down in Australian boxing history as one of the most memorable matches of all time.
