Anthony Girges, advisor for WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian, told BoxingScene Tuesday that Mikaelian prefers to … Advisor says WBC cruiserweight champ Noel Mikaelian intends to face David Benavidez, not Jai OpetaiaRead more
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Jose Benavidez Sr. Claims Jai Opetaia Avoiding Fight
Jose Benavidez Sr. responded to Jai Opetaia’s recent comments questioning whether David Benavidez really wants … … Jose Benavidez Sr. Claims Jai Opetaia Avoiding FightRead more
Jai Opetaia Says David Benavidez Is Avoiding Him
David Benavidez may have picked up two cruiserweight belts against Gilberto Ramirez, but Jai Opetaia … … Jai Opetaia Says David Benavidez Is Avoiding HimRead more
Jose Benavidez Sr. backs David Morrell over Jai Opetaia and predicts David Benavidez win
Jose Benavidez Sr. has delivered a harsh assessment of Jai Opetaia, comparing him with David Morrell, … Jose Benavidez Sr. backs David Morrell over Jai Opetaia and predicts David Benavidez winRead more
Chris Billam-Smith has Jai Opetaia in his sights following Zuffa Boxing deal
“I think the way I look at it is, who do I believe I need? At … Chris Billam-Smith has Jai Opetaia in his sights following Zuffa Boxing dealRead more
Jai Opetaia addresses IBF world title status ahead of fight for Zuffa belt
Jai Opetaia is set to make his Zuffa Boxing debut in less than four weeks’ time, … Jai Opetaia addresses IBF world title status ahead of fight for Zuffa beltRead more
Jai Opetaia Zuffa Boxing debut opponent confirmed for March 8
Jai Opetaia (29-0, 23 KOs) is the current IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion, and he … Jai Opetaia Zuffa Boxing debut opponent confirmed for March 8Read more
Jai Opetaia to headline ZUFFA #4 on March 8 at UFC Apex
Las Vegas, Nevada — March 8 — Boxing history will be made when Jai Opetaia steps … Jai Opetaia to headline ZUFFA #4 on March 8 at UFC ApexRead more
Zuffa Boxing Announces Opetaia Title Fight Without IBF Mention
Zuffa Boxing’s announcement of Jai Opetaia’s promotional debut features a notable omission: the world title … … Zuffa Boxing Announces Opetaia Title Fight Without IBF MentionRead more
Eddie Hearn names the 1 fighter he wants ‘in with Jai Opetaia ASAP’
The cruiserweight division has the potential to enjoy a memorable 2026, with Jai Opetaia moving to … Eddie Hearn names the 1 fighter he wants ‘in with Jai Opetaia ASAP’Read more