Matchroom Boxing have flagged a contractual error that would prevent the Australian from fighting.
Justis Huni and Frazer Clarke are set to lace up the gloves on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov tonight.
In what’s anticipated to be an exciting heavyweight clash, the pair are both hoping to return to winning ways following their recent defeats.
However, according to respected boxing reporter Dan Rafael, there is now uncertainty surrounding their bout.
Rafael revealed on X: “BREAKING: Matchroom Boxing on Saturday, hours before heavyweight Justis Huni is supposed to face Frazer Clarke on the #FuryMakhmudov card in London, sent Goldstar Promotions and Tasman Fighters a legal letter claiming it still has Huni under exclusive contract.
“Matchroom claims after Huni’s last fight, a KO loss to Fabio Wardley, that it elected to continue its deal with Huni and that he is on fight No. 5 of a six-fight deal.
“Matchroom accuses them of tortious interference with its agreement and says it was never informed of the Clarke fight and has not given its consent to Huni to participate.
“It is threatening to go to Netflix, claiming it is about to air a fighter in breach of his contract with Matchroom, which would open Netflix to liability.
“Matchroom said it tried to work things out and sent a draft amendment in recent days, saying it would allow the fight under certain conditions, but has not heard back from the other promoters.”
What else has been said?
Rafael also wrote: “Spoke to Spencer Brown of Goldstar Promotions as it relates to the Huni issue. He said he is the co-promoter of Huni and that the whole thing with Matchroom “is very silly, very petty, and it will be sorted out”. “
Despite the confusion, Justis Huni vs Frazer Clarke went ahead.
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