The United States training camp designed to take Justis Huni to boxing's next level

"We're going over there to work," Huni's father and trainer Rocki Huni said.

The Australian heavyweight champion has touched down in the United States for a one-month camp leading into his February 4 bout with Joe Goodall in Brisbane.

Huni will spend two weeks in Los Angeles under the guidance of Justin Fortune, the man who spent two decades in the corner of legendary champion Manny Pacquiao, before shifting to Big Bear with Abel Sanchez.

So while they might take a moment to see the sights or meet boxing icons like Tyson in Las Vegas, they aren't going for a holiday.

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Huni's camp sees the trip as a vital opportunity to find top quality sparring partners ahead of a bout which could catapult him into the world's top 15 in two of boxing's major sanctioning bodies.

But this trip isn't just about the undefeated 22-year-old touted as a potential world champion-in-waiting - it's also about the man in his corner.

"The furthest I've gone is to Tonga and that was seven years ago, before that it was about 40 years between drinks," Rocki grinned.

"It's huge and obviously exciting at the same time. This is what was always in our plan but with COVID and restrictions, we just couldn't get over there.

"It's a great opportunity, not only for Justis but myself as well, learning and getting some insight into that level we need to be on. Justin Fortune, Abel Sanchez, these guys have been to the top and know the pressures that come with it. I can't wait."

The Goodall clash will mark the first of what Huni hopes will be seven fights in 2022 with promoter Dean Lonergan planning to lure some of boxing's biggest names down under within two years.

Lonergan has eyes on bringing the likes of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to Australia for a showdown with Huni as he plots the prodigy's path to the top.

It goes some way to explaining why Huni is refusing to waste time after a 5-0 start to his professional career.

"I can't wait to get back under those bright lights. It's been a long layoff so we're looking forward to having a big year next year, if all goes to plan we'll get seven fights under my belt," Huni said.

"The more you're in the ring, the more you are learning. It's very exciting for myself to be able to fight as much as I can. At the end of the day, that's what the sport is all about, getting in there and fighting.

"It's no good just training for your whole life and you only have two or three fights a year. It's boring, man.

"I had three fights this year, because I couldn't do anything after the [Paul] Gallen fight because of the hand injury, and it was boring. I felt like I was just sitting on the sideline and I just wanted to be in the ring, as active as I can be.

"I went to a couple of pro fights, and just sitting there watching I'd think 'that should have been me'. It's good to be back without any injuries."

Huni and his father both have their eyes on fighting overseas in 2022 as the Queensland prospect hunts for tougher opponents in a bid expedite his rise up the rankings.

"Honestly, there's not really much left over here. Joe and I, I believe, we're the best heavyweights in the country," Huni said.

"You've got Demsey McKean as well but he is at a different stage of his career. After these next couple of fights, I think it's time to look overseas, start fighting over there and get the backing from that side of the world."

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