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• Turki Alalshikh’s Vision: David Benavidez vs. Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol, and Jai Opetaia Fights
Turki Alalshikh said he wants to “one day” match David Benavidez against Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol, and → read article Turki Alalshikh’s Vision: David Benavidez vs. Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol, and Jai Opetaia Fights @ Boxing News 24...2025
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• BOXING'S BEST OF 2025 (So Far) | Matchroom Boxing
Matchroom Boxing’s best from the first half of 2025! Highlights include the epic Chris Eubank Junior vs Conor Benn fight, Jai Opetaia’s epic KO of David Nyik, Boots Ennis’s bodysnatching, Dave Allen’s big win, Paddy Donovan’s controversial disqualification vs Lewis Crocker and much more. *** #matchroomboxing Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content ➡þ...2025
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• Unified Cruiserweight king, Ramirez out-hustles Dorticos, unanimous points.

Unified WBA/WBO cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez 48-1 (30 KOs) retained his world titles with a twelve round unanimous decision over former WBA champion, Yuniel Dorticos 27-3 (25 KOs) A slow start saw Dorticos backing Zurdo up with clever combinations, making the champion appear pedestrian and ordinary. Around the half way mark Ramirez started to display the type of class that...2025
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more

Brian Norman Jr takes over the No. 1 spot at 147 | Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images Brian Norman Jr takes over the No. 1 spot at 147 with Jaron Ennis’ exit, plus Fabio Wardley, Zurdo Ramirez, and more! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (1) Oleksandr Usyk vs (2) Daniel Dubois, 7/19 ... La...2025
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• Jai Opetaia Says He’s On “Another Level” To Zurdo Ramirez, As De La Hoya Suggests David Benavidez Could Move Up To Fight Ramirez
Which of the following two fights would you most prefer to see happen: Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Vs. ... continue Jai Opetaia Says He’s On “Another Level” To Zurdo Ramirez, As De La Hoya Suggests David Benavidez Could Move Up To Fight Ramirez @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
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• Zurdo retains titles with win over Dorticos, wants Opetaia next

Zurdo Ramirez outpointed Yuniel Dorticos to retain the WBA and WBO titles Zurdo Ramirez outpointed Yuniel Dorticos to retain the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles. Zurdo Ramirez retained his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles with an earned decision win over Yuniel Dorticos tonight in Anaheim, and just might have Jai Opetaia targeted for a three-belt unification. Ramirez improved to 48-1 (30 ...2025
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• The Five Best Knockout Wins of Jai Opetaia

Jai Opetaia will return to action on June 8 against Claudio Squeo at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach. The heavy-handed southpaw has steamrolled most opponents throughout his professional career while producing many knockouts. Big Fight Weekend takes you back to relive five of Opetaia‘s most memorable knockout wins. Jai Opetaia’s Five Most Memorable Knockout Wins David Nyika On...2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Apr. 25 - 26

After almost three years delay, it’s once again fight week for Chris Eubank and Conor Benn | Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images After almost three years delay, it’s once again fight week for Chris Eubank and Conor Benn Friday, Apr. 25 DAZN, 9:00 pm ET, David Stevens vs Yair Gallardo. A Paco Presents/Golden Boy co-production from Long Beach, California. Eric Tudor and Just...2025
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• Highlights: Jai Opetaia blasts Nyika in 4 to keep IBF belt

Jai Opetaia finished a short but sweet action fight with a savage knockout of David Nyika | Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images Jai Opetaia finished a short but sweet action fight with a savage knockout of David Nyika Jai Opetaia proved to be too much for a game David Nyika in a short but sweet action fight, ultimately retaining his IBF cruiserweight title in a DAZN main event from Gold Coast...2025
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• Opetaia vs Nyika: Live updates and results - 3 am ET

Jai Opetaia and David Nyika meet in a cruiserweight world title main event on DAZN! | Matchroom / DAZN Jai Opetaia and David Nyika meet in a cruiserweight world title main event on DAZN! The first major show of 2025 brings us Jai Opetaia and David Nyika fighting for Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title in a DAZN main event from Gold Coast, Australia. Prelims start at 2 am ET and the main card...2025
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Best Bets Revealed for Jan. 8

2025 is here, and it has been a slow start in the boxing world. But on January 8, the IBF cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) will return to action at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre against New Zealand fighter David Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs). If you’re looking for boxing best bets, this highly anticipated matchup offers plenty of opportunities. Nyika and Opetaia are fami...2025
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• Turki Alalshikh Reveals Explosive Undercard for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

The undisputed heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14KOs) was due to happen on February 17, but Fury sustained a nasty eye injury in a similar area to his cut against Otto Wallin on September 14, 2019. The much-anticipated clash will now happen on May 18 at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, as revealed by Turki Alalshikh on the MMA Hour podcast. His Excellency...2024
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more

Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, so the next will come on Oct. 16. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Cruiserweight: (10) Mike Perez vs TBA, Oct. 14 Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs (6) Vincenzo Gualtieri, Oct. 14 Junior Middleweigh...2023
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• Jai Opetaia destroys Jordan Thompson to retain IBF title: Highlights and results

Jai Opetaia demolished Jordan Thompson inside of four rounds | Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Jai Opetaia demolished Jordan Thompson inside of four rounds to retain his IBF title. Jai Opetaia was a class apart from Jordan Thompson today in London, demolishing his challenger to retain the IBF cruiserweight title in a DAZN main event. Opetaia (23-0, 18 KO) put Thompson down in the third and ...2023
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"Jai Opetaia finished a short but sweet action fight with a savage knockout of David Nyika | Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images Jai Opetaia finished a short but sweet action fight with a savage knockout of David Nyika Jai Opetaia proved to be too much for a game David Nyika in a short but sweet action fight, ultimately retaining his IBF cruiserweight title in a DAZN main event from Gold Coast, Australia."

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"(5) Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois, June 1 Upcoming Fights: (1) Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis, May 18 ."

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"Jai Opetaia is ready to remind the world that all roads to the cruiserweight championship go through him."

• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in

Canelo didn’t impress, but it was better than what a lot of other big names did last month | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Canelo didn’t impress, but it was better than what a lot of other big names did last month. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (7) Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni, ...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Remembering George Foreman plus Crawford, Jake Paul, more

George Foreman passed away this week at age 76 | Getty Images The sports world lost one of its all-time greats with the passing of George Foreman, plus more from this week in boxing. George Foreman: 1949-2025 One of boxing’s all-time great fighters and personalities, George Foreman passed away this week at the age of 76. An Olympic gold medalist in 1968, a 76-win professional and two-time ...2025
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• Dream Matchups: The Ultimate Boxing Card

The recent Last Crescendo event proved that boxing fans want stacked cards featuring the best talents across multiple divisions. The February showdown delivered action from top to bottom, with the Beterbiev-Bivol rematch topping a night of memorable fights. This spectacular card sparked imaginations across the boxing world about what other dream boxing fights might look like if promotional barrier...2025
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• Who Could Be Oleksandr Usyk’s Next Opponent in 2025?

Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight champion, is arguably one of the most skilful fighters. His legacy only grows. As word spreads of his historic triumphs against Tyson Fury in 2024, the burning question has now begun circling. Who stands against Usyk in 2025? From well-known fighters to new competitors, there is a small selection of fighters that can fill this list. Fans and analysts are sp...2025
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• Liam Cameron vs Ben Whittaker 2: Queensberry Fire Back Over 2025 Rematch Offer

Ben Shalom appeared in an interview with October Red revealing their offer to Queensberry Promotions to make Ben Whittaker Liam Cameron 2 has been rejected and seemed to suggest that the responsibility lies with Cameron’s promoters if the fight doesn’t happen. Via a social media post, Queensberry have hit back explaining their side of the negotiations. Queensberry Counters Boxxer’s Off...2025
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• Opetaia vs Nyika: Results from Australia
World Boxing News provides live results from Queensland, Australia, as Jai Opetaia defends his IBF cruiserweight title against rival David Nyika. Jai Opetaia knocked David Nyika out cold in round four after a firefight between two world-class operators. Nyika proved his worth at the top level after coming in on late notice and landing solid… The post Opetaia vs Nyika: Results from Aust...2025
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• Jai Opetaia knocks David Nyika out cold after thrilling firefight
Jai Opetaia knocked David Nyika out cold in round four after a firefight between two world-class operators on the Gold Coast. Opetaia was in scintillating form as Nyika proved his worth at the top level. Nyika came in on late notice and landed solid shots on the world titleholder, but Opetaia was irresistible. Both fighters… The post Jai Opetaia knocks David Nyika out cold after thrill...2025
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• Jai Opetaia knocks David Nyika out cold after thrilling firefight
Jai Opetaia knocked David Nyika out cold in round four after a firefight between two world-class operators on the Gold Coast. Opetaia was in scintillating form as Nyika proved his worth at the top level. Nyika came in on late notice and landed solid shots on the world titleholder, but Opetaia was irresistible. Both fighters… The post Jai Opetaia knocks David Nyika out cold after thrill...2025
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• Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Best Bets Revealed for Jan. 8
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• Unified Cruiserweight king, Ramirez out-hustles Dorticos, unanimous points.
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• Zurdo retains titles with win over Dorticos, wants Opetaia next
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• Max McIntyre's BRUTAL finish 😤 #shorts
Max McIntyre scores a brutal sixth-round stoppage on the Jai Opetaia vs Claudio Squeo undercard. Buy the fight now at DAZN.com/YouTube Subscribe to our YouTube channel 👉 http://bit.ly/DAZNBoxingYouTube Subscribe to the DAZN X Series YouTube channel 👉 https://bit.ly/XSeriesYouTube Sign up to DAZN now 👉 http://DAZN.com/youtube Follow DAZN Boxing On Social Media 👇 Twit...2025
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• Jai Opetaia With Another Impressive Cruiserweight Defense

As expected it was another big Sunday night title defense for IBF cruiserweight world champion, Jai Opetaia. This, as Opetaia overpowered little known Italian challenger Claudio Squeo and scored a fifth round KO with one big right hand landed. The bout was the main event for Matchroom Boxing/Riyadh Season co-promoted card in Broadbeach, Australia, with Opetaia defendin his version of the cruiserwe...2025
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• Jai Opetaia vs Claudio Squeo: How to Stream, Betting Odds and Fight Card

On June 8, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Jai Opetaia vs Claudio Squeo will headline a Matchroom Boxing card live on DAZN. The cruiserweight clash will be for Opetaia’s IBF world title. Opetaia (27-0, 21 KOs) returns to the ring, following his devastating knockout win over David Nyika. Squeo (17-0, 9 KOs) is an unknown quantity, with his best wins coming against Niklas R...2025
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• The Five Best Knockout Wins of Jai Opetaia
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more

Dmitry Bivol has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at light heavyweight | Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images Dmitry Bivol has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at light heavyweight, plus much more in a big rankings update! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: Dillian Whyte vs Joe Joyce, 4/5 ... Lawrence Okoli...2025
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• WBA orders Zurdo to face mandatory challenger Dorticos

Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images Unified cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will likely face WBSS veteran Yuniel Dorticos his next time out We’ll have to wait a bit longer for the seemingly inevitable cruiserweight unification between Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Jai Opetaia, as Jake Donovan reports that the WBA has ordered Ramirez to face mandatory challenger Yun...2025
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• Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2: Tony Bellew Predicts Outcome and Teases Massive Fight

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 will headline the loaded February 22 card in Riyadh. The first undisputed fight was fascinating, with plenty of intrigue throughout the contest, with Beterbiev prevailing by majority decision, with one judge scoring it 114-114, while the other two scored it 116-112 and 115-113 for Beterbiev. The rematch will once again be for all four major belts and ahead of Feb....2025
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• Opetaia vs Nyika: Results from Australia
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns

Ryan Garcia is one of many big names in action this month | Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images It was a pretty quiet April, but the big names are coming back to the ring starting in May and into the summer. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (9) Martin Bakole vs (10) Efe Ajagba, ...2025
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• Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more

Gervonta Davis’ stock took a hit in his draw with Lamont Roach | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta Davis’ stock took a hit in his draw with Lamont Roach, Kenshiro Teraji won another title, and more in this month’s rankings. Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: (6) Filip Hrgovic vs Joe J...2025
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• Wrap-Up: Remembering George Foreman plus Crawford, Jake Paul, more
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
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• Respect 🤝 Jai Opetaia & David Nyika Embrace Backstage After Fight
Watch the moment Jai Opetaia and David Nyika meet after their fight backstage. Respect after battle. #shorts #opetaianyika #boxingThe post Respect 🤝 Jai Opetaia & David Nyika Embrace Backstage After Fight appeared first on Boxing News....2025
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• Jai Opetaia Finishes David Nyika In Devastating Fashion To Retain 200 lb IBF & Ring Titles
Jai Opetaia solidified his position as the top cruiserweight in the world with a hard-fought fourth-round stoppage of David Nyika to retain his IBF and Ring Magazine titles in Broadbeach, Australia. The Trans-Tasman clash was action-packed, with Opetaia describing it afterwards as a “dogfight.” The decisive moment came in the fourth round when the Australian […] The post Jai Opet...2025
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• Zurdo unifies with win over Billam-Smith, more results from Riyadh

Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Zurdo Ramirez now has two of the four world title belts at cruiserweight. Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez unified the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles today in Riyadh, beating Chris Billam-Smith in a rugged main event that deserves major credit on both sides. Ramirez took the fight on scores of 116-112, 116-112, and 116-113, a clear win in a very competitive f...2024
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• Jai Opetaia stops Jack Massey in six, eyes Billam-Smith vs Zurdo winner

Jai Opetaia took care of business against Jack Massey | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Jai Opetaia took care of business against Jack Massey. Jai Opetaia retained his IBF cruiserweight title with a dominant win over Jack Massey today in Riyadh. The fight ended at 2:00 of round six when Massey’s corner threw the towel, with their fighter looking like he possibly had a broken nose and ...2024
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• Jai Opetaia eager to defend cruiserweight championship after frustrating layoff

Jai Opetaia is ready to remind the world that all roads to the cruiserweight championship go through him. He faces unbeaten Brit Jordan Opetaia on September 30. The post Jai Opetaia eager to defend cruiserweight championship after frustrating layoff appeared first on The Ring....2023
• Bivol dominates, Dubois stops Miller, Kabayel upset, more: Day of Reckoning undercard results

Dmitry Bivol was among the winners in Saudi Arabia | Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Dmitry Bivol kept his WBA belt, plus much more from today’s Saudi Arabia undercard. Dmitry Bivol retained his WBA light heavyweight title in a shutout over Lyndon Arthur, Daniel Dubois stopped Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller, and we did get one upset on today’s Day of Reckoning undercard in Riyadh. Bivol im...2023
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• RANKINGS: Garcia can’t be ranked, but Haney can’t be No. 1, who’s top at 140? Plus more!

Ryan Garcia can’t be ranked at 140, so who’s the top dog now at the weight? | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Ryan Garcia can’t be ranked at 140, so who’s the top dog now at the weight? Next update will come Monday, May 6, later in the day to give time for Inoue vs Nery (and a stacked undercard) to finish that morning. Ranked fights this period: Super Middleweight: (1) Canelo Alvarez vs (...2024
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• Tasman Fighters sign Jai Opetaia to Matchroom Boxing, strike deal with DAZN

It has been a busy week for Australian promotional outfit Tasman Fighters, who have struck a new broadcast deal with global sports streaming service DAZN and inked a co-promotional agreement between The Ring’s cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia (22-0, 17 KOs) and Matchroom Boxing. Opetaia has not fought since claiming The Ring and IBF cruiserweight titles […] The post Tasman Fighters s...2023
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• Dmitry Bivol Approached With Jai Opetaia Fight, Only Focused On Chance At Undisputed At 175 Pounds
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• Jai Opetaia To Land on Feb. 17 Fury-Usyk Undercard; Will Train With Fury Ahead Of Championship Defense
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more
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• Heavyweight Rival Says Tyson Fury ‘Dodged’ Usyk And His Actions Are ‘Bad For Boxing’

American heavyweight contender, Michael Hunter, has criticised Tyson Fury’s recent antics and thinks that smaller fighters are the champion’s kryptonite. Fury has been linked to fights with Demsey McKean, Jai Opetaia and Anthony Joshua within the last week after the undisputed clash against Oleksandr Usyk failed to materialise. In an interview with Boxing Social, Hunter, […] The post H...2023
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• Rankings: Brian Norman takes top spot at 147, more
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• Jai Opetaia With Another Impressive Cruiserweight Defense
As expected it was another big Sunday night title defence for IBF cruiserweight world champion, Jai Opetaia. This, as Opetaia overpowered little-known Italian challenger Claudio Squeo and scored a fifth-round KO with one big right hand landed. The bout was the main event for Matchroom Boxing/Riyadh Season co-promoted card in Broadbeach, Australia, with Opetaia defending his version of the cruiserw...2025
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• Jai Opetaia vs Claudio Squeo full fight Video – 2025

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2025-06-08, we are going to comment and rate the boxing match Jai Opetaia vs Claudio Squeo as soon as we watch the full fight. Squeo vs Opetaia is scheduled to take place Sunday, June 8th, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach (Australia), in a 12-round cruiserweight (200 lbs, 90.7 kg) ... Read more...2025
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Keyshawn, Naktani, Opetaia, Wardley: Boxing schedule for June 5-8

Keyshawn Davis returns against Edwin De Los Santos this weekend | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Keyshawn Davis, Junto Nakatani, Fabio Wardley, Jai Opetaia, and more are back in the ring this coming week. Thursday, June 5 ESPN+, 7:00 pm ET, Albert Ramirez vs Michael Alan Flannery. Light heavyweight main event from Montreal. Venezuela’s Ramirez is a fringe contender, Flannery is a UK guy co...2025
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• Rankings: Calm before the storm ahead of big name returns
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Apr. 25 - 26
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• Rankings: Tank’s stock drops, Teraji keeps rolling, new champs, more
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• Wrap-Up: Remembering George Foreman plus Crawford, Jake Paul, more
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• Boxing rankings: Canelo holds, Garcia and Haney flop, Rolly rolls in
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• Who Could Be Oleksandr Usyk’s Next Opponent in 2025?
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• Jai Opetaia destroys Jordan Thompson to retain IBF title: Highlights and results
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