The bout between Huni and Frazer Clarke is part of tonight’s card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, but uncertainty emerged hours before the event following a legal letter sent by Matchroom Boxing.
Journalist Dan Rafael reported that Matchroom claims it still has Huni under an active contract and has not approved his participation in the fight. The promoter states that after Huni’s knockout loss to Fabio Wardley, it exercised an option to extend its deal, placing Huni in the fifth fight of a six-fight agreement.
In the letter, Matchroom accuses Goldstar Promotions and Tasman Fighters of interfering with that contract and says it was never informed of the planned bout with Clarke. The company also warned that broadcaster Netflix could face legal exposure if it airs a fighter competing in breach of an existing agreement.
Matchroom indicated it had attempted to reach terms that would allow the fight to proceed under revised conditions, but said those efforts did not produce a response. The escalation has introduced late doubt over whether the contest can move forward as scheduled.
A follow-up update from Rafael, after communication with Goldstar’s Spencer Brown, suggested the fight was still expected to go ahead, although no official confirmation has been issued.
The situation adds another layer of disruption to the event, which already features Tyson Fury returning from a 16-month absence against Arslanbek Makhmudov. It also comes shortly after Conor Benn left Matchroom to align with Zuffa Boxing ahead of his fight with Regis Prograis on the same card.
Unless a formal resolution emerges before ring walks, the Huni-Clarke bout remains subject to change despite indications it will proceed.
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