Jai Opetaia

2024 - 5 - 18

Jai Opetaia: The Two-Time World Champion Making Waves in Australian Boxing

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๐ŸฅŠ Aussie fighter Jai Opetaia reclaims IBF cruiserweight title in a thrilling rematch with Mairis Briedis! Read on for all the bloody details and how he overcame being 'rocked' to victory. ๐Ÿ†

Australian boxer Jai Opetaia has once again emerged victorious, becoming a two-time world champion in the cruiserweight division. In a fierce rematch with Mairis Briedis in Saudi Arabia, Opetaia reclaimed the IBF world title in a spectacular showdown. Despite facing intense competition, Opetaia showcased his skill and determination, fending off a late rally from Briedis to secure the championship. The bout was a thrilling display of athleticism and perseverance, solidifying Opetaia's status as a rising star in the boxing world.

Opetaia's journey to reclaiming the IBF cruiserweight title was met with challenges, including a bloody 12-round battle with Briedis. Despite being 'rocked' during the match, Opetaia showcased remarkable resilience and strategic prowess, ultimately outlasting his opponent and clinching the prestigious title once again. His victory marks a significant milestone for Australian boxing, elevating Opetaia to a position of admiration and respect within the sport.

In a remarkable turn of events, Opetaia's win broke a long-standing curse for Australia, with him becoming the country's male world champion once more. The victory symbolizes the culmination of Opetaia's hard work and dedication to his craft, solidifying his legacy in the boxing world. With this impressive feat, Opetaia has cemented his status as a force to be reckoned with in the cruiserweight division, paving the way for a promising future in the sport.

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Aussie star Jai Opetaia becomes a two-time world champion as he ... (Daily Mail)

Australian cruiserweight Jai Opetaia beat Mairis Briedis for the second time to regain the IBF world title in Saudi Arabia in the co-main event for Tyson ...

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Jai Opetaia wins vacant IBF cruiserweight title, Tyson Fury and ... (ABC News)

Australian fighter Jai Opetaia has won the vacant IBF cruiserweight title following a bloody 12-round bout with Mairis Briedis.

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Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis 2 live results, updates and highlights ... (Sporting News)

We bring you all the results, updates and highlights from the IBF cruiserweight world title rematch between Jai Opetaia and Mairis Briedis, live from Riyadh ...

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Aussie overcomes being 'rocked' to repeat 2022 heroics in world title ... (Fox Sports)

Aussie overcomes being 'rocked' to repeat 2022 heroics in world title thriller.

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Jai Opetaia Fends Off Late Rally By Mairis Briedis, Scores Repeat ... (The Ring)

Jai Opetaia nearly avoided the drama he had to experience the first time around. The Ring cruiserweight king was in control for nine rounds but forced to ...

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Jai Opetaia busts Mairis Briedis' nose open as he settles bloody ... (The Sun)

JAI OPETAIA held off a Maris Briedis fight back to reclaim the IBF cruiserweight world title and settle their bloody two-fight rivalry.The 2022 origin.

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Jai Opetaia Reclaims IBF Cruiserweight Title By Winning Rematch ... (BoxingScene.com)

Jai Opetaia reclaimed the IBF cruiserweight title after easing to victory in his rematch with Mairis Briedis.

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Aussie crowned world champ as curse broken (NEWS.com.au)

Australia finally has a male world champion again with Jai Opetaia re-claiming his IBF cruiserweight title on Sunday morning.

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Jai Opetaia weathers Mairis Briedis' late rally to reclaim belt - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

Badly hurt in Round 10, Jai Opetaia held on to defeat Mairis Briedis by unanimous decision to regain the IBF cruiserweight title.

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CompuBox Stats: Jai Opetaia-Mairis Briedis (BoxingScene.com)

Unlike their first encounter two years ago, a fight of the year contender, the first nine rounds were relatively subdued with both fighters fighting ...

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Bloodied Opetaia reclaims title and ends grim Aussie losing streak (CODE Sports)

Jai Opetaia fought through a broken nose and a fast-finishing Mairis Briedis to reclaim his IBF cruiserweight world title by unanimous decision in another ...

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Jai Opetaia shares hospital snap with Mairis Briedis following brutal ... (Daily Mail)

Opetaia, 28, reclaimed his title in Riyadh on the judges scorecard but was forced to hang on in the latter rounds with his veteran rival coming on strong in ...

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