Tag: Jai Opetaia

David Benavidez and his five-year-old son, Anthony, show off their skills at his Phoenix fan event. Photo: Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions
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Welcome to El Monstro’s World: David Benavidez Meets Hometown Fans

What to Know In advance of his upcoming cruiserweight unification fight on…

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
It's official: Jai Opetaia will move to the heavyweight division to face Deontay Wilder on December 11. Wilder vs Opetaia
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Heavy Duty: Wilder vs Opetaia Confirmed as Co-Main for Fury vs Joshua

 What to Know The undercard for the upcoming heavyweight fight between Tyson…

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
David Benavidez Jr. will stay at cruiserweight, feeling comfortable with power and handspeed and their peak. Photo: Premier Boxing Champions
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Boxing Briefs: David Benavidez Jr. Staying at Cruiserweight

What to Know In a move that was a surprise to absolutely…

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Denzel Bentley made the call to leave Queensberry Promotions for Zuffa Boxing. Was it at the expense of his WBO World Middleweight title? Graphic: Zuffa Boxing.
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Denzel Bentley: Another Boxer Chooses Bucks Over Belts

What to Know Zuffa Boxing announced on Friday it had signed middleweight…

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Pat Brown added the Lonsdale Belt to his growing list of accomplishments on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Cruiserweight Carnage: Pat Brown Stops John Hedges

What to Know Pat Brown knocked out John Hedges to win the…

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jai Opetaia became the first opponent to stop Noel Mikaelian, setting up a unification fight with David Benavidez. Photo: Al Powers/Zuffa Boxing via Getty Images.
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Jai Opetaia Win Saturday Sets Up Benavidez Fight in May

What to Know Jai Opetaia became the first opponent to stop Noel…

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jai Opetaia is set to defend his Zuffa Boxing Cruiserweight title against Noel Mikaelian - if lawsuits and protests don't derail it. Photo: Zuffa Boxing
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Opetaia vs Mikaelian Teed Up For Zuffa Title Fight on Sept. 12

What to Know Zuffa Boxing announced a cruiserweight title fight between Jai…

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jai Opetaia celebrates after his win on Sunday, winning the first ever Zuffa Boxing title. Photo: Ed Mulholland, Zuffa Boxing
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Jai Opetaia Becomes First Zuffa Boxing Champion

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

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
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…

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Callum Walsh took care of his business with a solid decision over Carlos Ocampo in Zuffa Boxing's first main event. Photo: Zuffa Boxing
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Zuffa Boxing Debut In The Books: Good, Not Great (Yet)

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

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Brian Norman Jr. scored the Knockout of the Year on enemy turf in Japan against Jin Sasaki. Photo: Naoki Fukuda, Top Rank
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NY Fights Best In Boxing Awards 2025

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

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
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
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Jake Paul Dominates Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
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…

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Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor