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David Benavidez Sets Date for Jai Opetaia Fight After Opetaia Stops Noel Mikaelian: "It's Done"
Opetaia dominated virtually every round before ending the bout with a ninth-round stoppage and moving closer to undisputed status.
- On Saturday, Jai Opetaia claimed a ninth-round stoppage victory over Noel Mikaelian at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, securing the vacant WBA 'regular' cruiserweight title.
- The WBA approved the 'regular' title just hours before the bout, creating a replacement championship after the WBC refused to sanction its own belt for the contest.
- Immediately following the fight, David Benavidez entered the ring to challenge Opetaia, with both fighters agreeing to a potential showdown for next year's 'Cinco De Mayo'.
- As the WBA 'super' champion with a 32-0 record, Benavidez brings significant appeal to the division; a unification clash could resolve the organization's two-tier system.
- Before facing Opetaia in May 2027, Benavidez is expected to return in December for a reported bout against Michal Cieslak, though the verbal agreement remains non-binding.
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The "Mexican Monster" immediately climbed into the ring to face the winner of the night and so David Benavidez accepted the proposal
·Los Angeles, United States
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"David Benavidez Could Face Jail Time": Jai Opetaia's Win at Garcia-Benn Fails to Fuel Fans With Confidence for Potential Bout vs. 'Mexican Monster'
Despite the ninth-round stoppage that left Noel Mikaelian looking completely dazed, leaving referee Harvey Dock no option but to stop the fight, Jai Optaia‘s reputation continues to draw questions. Unconvinced, fans continue to raise doubt over the Australian’s chances against star David Benavidez. One after another, many took to social media to call out Opetaia, […]
·Lewes, United States
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Sydney Morning Herald+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Aussie star dazzles to claim TKO victory
Jai Opetaia lands a right hook to wobble his opponent Noel Mikaelian and claim a TKO victory.
·North Sydney, Australia
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