Brisbane, Australia - Australian heavyweight sensation Justis Huni is set to defend his WBO Global title against South Africa’s Shaun Potgieter on January 8 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Australia. The fight will be part of a blockbuster card headlined by Australian cruiserweight Jai Opetaia’s IBF and Ring Magazine title defense against Germany’s Huseyin Cinkara.

Huni, 25, enters the bout riding the momentum of his recent second-round knockout victory over Argentina’s Leandro Robutti in Brisbane. Ranked fifth by the WBO and 15th by the IBF, Huni holds an undefeated record of 11-0, with six wins coming by knockout. His opponent, Potgieter, nicknamed "God’s Warrior," boasts an imposing stature at 194 cm and a record of 10-1 with seven knockouts.

Huni, known for his fast hands and technical prowess, has been refining his power game, recently demonstrating a growing penchant for knockouts. “I’m really looking forward to continuing my climb to the top of the division,” Huni said. “A busy fighter is a happy fighter, and this will be my second fight in a month.”

Acknowledging Potgieter’s toughness and power, Huni added, “Shaun is a strong man with a good punch. I’ll need to be switched on and do what I do best. I want to excite the fans and show what I’ve been working on.”

Huni’s manager, Michael Francis, emphasized the action-packed nature of the bout. “This bout will be all action. Both of these heavyweights don’t like going the distance,” Francis said. “We think fight fans are going to enjoy the clash of these big men.”

Potgieter, known for his aggressive style and durability, is determined to make his mark on the global stage. “All I can say is I am not flying halfway around the world to come and lose,” he said. “God is giving me everything I need for victory. I’ll be more than ready.”

The South African heavyweight presents a modest challenge, and his combination of toughness and power makes him a formidable opponent.

With Huni’s refined boxing skills and growing knockout power matched against Potgieter’s aggressive, all-action approach, fans can expect an electrifying clash. The January 8 event promises to be a night of high drama and significant implications for the heavyweight division as Huni seeks to solidify his position among the sport’s elite while Potgieter aims to pull off a career-defining upset.