Mairis Briedis vs Jai Opetaia
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Fury-Usyk Fallout: Entire February 17 'Ring Of Fire' Event Postponed
Not even the presence of a multi-title fight show could overcome the loss of its main event. With the postponement of the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight champion subsequently came confirmation that the entire February 17 ‘Ring of Fi...
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Chris Billam-Smith Not Paying Attention To Hype Surrounding Jai Opetaia
It may be a new year, but it is back to the same old grind for Chris Billam-Smith. The WBO cruiserweight champion is back in the gym having successfully defended his title for the first time by wearing down Mateusz Masternak in eight rounds last Dece...
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Mairis Briedis, Zurdo Ramirez To Fight For Separate Cruiserweight Titles; IBF Purse Bid Canceled
Mairis Briedis and Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez are both on course to challenge for a cruiserweight title. Just no longer versus each other. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the IBF has canceled a purse bid hearing previously scheduled for Tuesday to h...
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Jai Opetaia-Mairis Briedis Cruiserweight Championship Rematch In Play For Feb. 17 In Riyadh
Jai Opetaia and Mairis Briedis will run it back after all. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that plans are in place for a cruiserweight championship rematch on February 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two will meet for Opetaia’s lineal crown and potenti...
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Mairis Briedis-Zurdo Ramirez: IBF Schedules Jan. 16 Purse Bid For Vacant Cruiserweight Title Fight
Mairis Briedis and Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez will soon learn their fate. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the IBF has scheduled a January 16 purse bid hearing to determine promotional rights for the ordered vacant cruiserweight title fight. Briedis’...
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Jai Opetaia Faces Being Stripped Of IBF Title Ahead Of Planned Fight Versus Ellis Zorro
Jai Opetaia is now stuck with the decision to keep his title or proceed with his scheduled fight. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the reigning cruiserweight champion was never granted permission by the IBF to proceed with a voluntary title defense...
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Opetaia-Briedis II: IBF Purse Bid Canceled, Mandatory Title Fight To Be Revisited After Opetaia-Zorro
Jai Opetaia will proceed with his next and is obligated to honor an ordered mandatory title defense. Both things remain true though the unbeaten lineal and IBF cruiserweight king is not in danger of being stripped of his physical title. BoxingScene.c...
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Opetaia Calls For Unification With Billam-Smith, Though Briedis Mandatory Rematch More Likely Next
The top two stated targets were both ringside for Jai Opetaia’s latest win. Unfortunately, the lineal and IBF cruiserweight champion will likely have to settle for the less desirable option for his next outing.
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Mairis Briedis Confirmed To Challenge Jai Opetaia-Jordan Thompson Winner, Per IBF Ruling
Mairis Briedis is eager to become a four-time cruiserweight champion. He is also patient enough to wait his turn and allow his prior conqueror the opportunity to take a voluntary title defense. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that Latvia’s Briedis has...