Justis Huni vs Kiki Leutele II Set for December 6 in Gold Coast

Gold Coast, Australia - Justis Huni (8-1, 4 KOs) will return to action on Saturday, December 6, in a rematch against tough New Zealander Kiki Toa Leutele (12-2-2, 8 KOs). The bout takes place at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre as the chief support to Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara for the cruiserweight title.

Huni’s comeback after Wardley setback

Huni enters the fight looking to rebound after the first defeat of his career, a dramatic 10th-round knockout loss to Fabio Wardley earlier this year. Huni had boxed well for long stretches but was caught late, a reminder of the dangers that come with the heavyweight division.

The 26-year-old Australian had been building momentum with wins over Kevin Lerena and other regional names, and despite the loss, he remains one of the brightest prospects in world boxing. December marks his chance to reset in front of a home crowd.

The first fight: Huni vs Leutele I

The pair first met in November 2022 at Nissan Arena in Brisbane. Huni boxed through a hand injury but still claimed a wide unanimous decision victory on the cards (99–91, 98–92, 97–93). His speed, jab, and footwork proved too much for Leutele’s pressure style, though the New Zealander’s durability kept him competitive throughout.

This rematch gives Leutele the opportunity to flip the script, while Huni will look to deliver a more definitive performance and show he has put the Wardley loss behind him.

Styles and stakes

• Justis Huni: Fast hands, sharp jab, and high ring IQ. Expected to dictate the pace with movement and combinations, but will be under pressure to show he can close the show more convincingly than in 2022.
• Kiki Leutele: Rugged, durable, and determined. He’ll look to trap Huni on the ropes, cut down the angles, and test whether the Australian can handle extended exchanges coming off a knockout defeat.

For Huni, the rematch is about regaining momentum and proving he belongs back in the conversation for major international fights. For Leutele, it’s about redemption and capitalizing on any doubts surrounding Huni after his first professional loss.