Tag: Jai Opetaia

Jai Opetaia celebrates after his win on Sunday, winning the first ever Zuffa Boxing title. Photo: Ed Mulholland, Zuffa Boxing

Jai Opetaia Becomes First Zuffa Boxing Champion

As the -1700 favorite walking into the ring, lineal and Ring cruiserweight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor

March 9, 2026

Despite assurances he would get to defend his IBF World Cruiserweight championship on Sunday, Jai Opetaia learned late Friday this would not be the case. Photo: Zuffa Boxing

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IBF Won’t Sanction Jai Opetaia Fight on Sunday

No matter the outcome of his fight against Brandon Glanton on Sunday…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor

March 7, 2026

Callum Walsh took care of his business with a solid decision over Carlos Ocampo in Zuffa Boxing's first main event. Photo: Zuffa Boxing

Zuffa Boxing Debut In The Books: Good, Not Great (Yet)

Zuffa Boxing has its official debut in the books, with a solid…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor

January 24, 2026

Brian Norman Jr. scored the Knockout of the Year on enemy turf in Japan against Jin Sasaki. Photo: Naoki Fukuda, Top Rank

Boxing Worldwide

NY Fights Best In Boxing Awards 2025

Year-end boxing awards. Everyone’s got one, amirite? It’s a ritual like popping…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor

December 31, 2025

Jake Paul got off to a sharp start and dominated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. despite a rally in the final few rounds. Photo: Esther Lin, Most Valuable Promotions

Jake Paul Dominates Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Whether you ever believed in seeing a serious contest between Jake Paul…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor

June 29, 2025

Keyshawn Davis couldn't make the lightweight limit, and his anticipated title defense against Edwin De Los Santos is cancelled. Photo: Top Rank Boxing

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Weekend Boxing Schedule: Keyshawn Davis Loses Title

The boxing schedule is packed this first weekend of June, and that’s…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor

June 6, 2025