Opetaia: “Heavyweight Happens When I Say So”

Jai Opetaia keen on future David Benavidez clash

Jai Opetaia has opened the door to an explosive showdown with David Benavidez. IBF cruiserweight world champion, Opetaia operates one division above Benavidez, who defends his WBC light heavyweight world title against Anthony Yarde in Riyadh on November 22. Opetaia will make a fourth defence of his crown against mandatory challenger, Huseyin Cinkara on December 6 and says he will then target fellow world champions Badou Jack and Gilberto ‘Zurdo’…

Opetaia: “Heavyweight Happens When I Say So”

Jai Opetaia has made things crystal clear on two fronts: One, he will make a move up ... continue Jai Opetaia Makes It Clear: “Heavyweight Will Happen When I Say It’s Ready” @ Boxing News 24/7

Jai Opetaia makes plans clear: Undisputed at cruiserweight, David Benavidez, heavyweight

Ring and IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia is stuck taking middling matchups as the rest of the division crown holders figure themselves out.