SIZE
Wardley is listed as standing 6ft 5ins, with Huni coming in at 6ft 4ins, so the Suffolk man has a slight height advantage.
Incredibly, they weighed exactly the same for their last fights - 241.5lbs (17 stone 3 lbs).
It sounds strange to say, given both are large human beings, but neither are monster heavyweights. They'll match up very well here.
Edge: Even
Fabio Wardley has the power advantage in this fightFabio Wardley has the power advantage in this fight (Image: Jamie McPhilimey/Boxxer) POWER
The one area I don't think there can be any argument about.
Wardley's power is terrifying - he's dropped every single opponent he's faced, with only two fights going the distance, and one of those was his pro debut.
Of his 18 wins, 17 have been by KO. Huni, on the other hand, has seven stoppages in his 12 wins and has never really blown anyone away.
Wardley clearly has the heavier hands in this dust-up.
Edge: Wardley
SPEED
This one is a lot closer. The consensus is that Huni has the faster hands, and I'd say he certainly throws quicker, tighter combos than the Suffolk slugger.
But I wonder if pundits are sleeping a bit on Fabio's speed because of that incredible KO record.
When he first turned pro, his rapid hands were very much seen as one of his strengths. And when he's in the mood, his jab is swift, laser-accurate and damaging.
Edge: Huni, just
Justis Huni believes he's the better boxerJustis Huni believes he's the better boxer (Image: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry) MOVEMENT
As with speed, the prevailing wisdom is that Huni should have the edge here too. He's the better schooled of the pair in terms of his fistic education, and his footwork is pretty textbook. I love the way he angles off and pivots away after punching, there's something Oleksandr Usyk-esque about it.
But Fab, probably precisely because he doesn't have that amateur background, moves in unusual ways and has both the length and footwork to get in and out of range quickly. This is closer than a lot of folks think.
Edge: Huni, just
MAKING THEM MISS
Ah, the sweet science. Make them miss, them make them pay.
In truth, neither man will ever be confused for Willie Pep in terms of elusiveness - the 1940's legend who was said to be able to win a round without throwing a punch - and both have been tagged hard in the past.
Huni has proved vulnerable to the left hook and overhand right before though, and I fancy Wardley may find him easier to hit than the Aussie expects.
Edge: Wardley
Fabio Wardley's had his chin tested a few times - and it's always stood up to the testFabio Wardley's had his chin tested a few times - and it's always stood up to the test (Image: PA Sport) CHIN
Another close call. As mentioned, both have been wobbled before - Wardley got caught with a right hand by Eric Molina shortly before stopping him, and Nathan Gorman and Frazer Clarke both had moments against the Suffolk star too.
Huni, meanwhile, was shaken badly a few times in his barnburner against Kevin Lerena. Importantly, both men stayed upright and found a way to survive.
This is too close to call. I will say, though, that Wardley is the biggest puncher Huni has danced with to date, so his chin could well face its sternest test.
Edge: Even
EXPERIENCE
Wardley has more pro fights - 19 to Huni's 12. But in terms of overall fight experience. Huni has quite a big edge.
Add in Wardley's four white collar fights and he's had 23 bouts in total. Huni, though, went 42-3 as an amateur and had a sparkling career before turning pro, fighting at the elite level and winning the World Youth Championships.
That gives him 57 total fights, which clearly dwarfs Wardley.
Edge: Huni
Wardley has faced better quality foes overallWardley has faced better quality foes overall (Image: PA Sport) QUALITY OF OPPONENT
While Huni may have the experience edge, I think Wardley has faced better competition in the pro game to date.
Huni's best win was against the dangerous Kevin Lerena, who was 30-2 when they met - and Lerena may be the best single opponent either have faced.
But since that scrap - when he almost got stopped in the final round - Huni's dropped back a level or two for his last three fights.
Wardley, however, has consistently been stepping up, beating ex-world title challenger Molina in his 11th fight, stopping Nathan Gorman and handing top British prospects David Adeleye and Clarke their first defeats too.
Edge: Wardley
HEART
This event is called 'Running towards adversity', and we've seen Wardley come through adversity several times in his career to date.
He suffered a badly cut nose in that Gorman clash, and had to go to war with Clarke in their first fight, which ended up being fight of the year.
He had to go to the trenches against Adeleye at times too, and had that scare against Molina.
Put simply, he is a born fighter - like Nigel Benn, he'll never stop trying to find a way to win and his power makes him dangerous at all times.
Huni's heart hasn't been tested as much, though he had to come through a real crisis against Lerena.
I've looked into his eyes, however, and got the sense this is a guy who will not quit. Who am I to judge his heart?
Edge: Even
Fabio Wardley's nose could be an X-factor if it gets cut againFabio Wardley's nose could be an X-factor if it gets cut open again (Image: PA Sport) INTANGIBLES
There are a number of X-factors going into this fight.
How will Huni cope with the hostile Suffolk crowd in what is by far the biggest fight of his career so far? Can he stand up to Wardley's power? Will he have the engine for 12 hard rounds after a short training camp?
Will Wardley's oft-cut nose split open again and cause issues? How will he deal with the pressure of headlining his dream show, at home in front of his family and friends?
And how much extra will the Ipswich factor boost Fab if and when he needs it in the fight?
Ultimately though, I'm expecting an inspired Wardley at Portman Road.
Edge: Wardley
VERDICT
I make it 4-3 Wardley, with three areas where I can't separate them. In truth, it feels close across all the categories - apart from one.
For me, there is a single clear area when one man has a definite edge - Fab's power - and that could prove to be the key to the whole fight.
Can he land that power and, if so, can Huni's chin take it? The beauty of boxing is that we're about to find out...