Jai Opetaia - Wikipedia
WEBJai Opetaia (born 30 June 1995) is an Australian professional boxer.He held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title from 2022 until 2023 (he vacated the title due to a disagreement with the IBF). He currently holds the Ring magazine and lineal cruiserweight titles. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal at the 2012 Youth World Championships and represented Australia at the 2012 Olympics ...
Australia's world cruiserweight boxing champion Jai Opetaia …
WEBSep 29, 2023 · Jai Opetaia has stunned the world's best cruiserweight, Mairis Briedis, to claim the IBF world championship with a courageous display on the Gold Coast. The cruiserweight scene has changed considerably since Opetaia won his title.
Jai Opetaia's Journey from Down Under to the Top of the World
WEBIn an epic battle that went twelve rounds, Briedis fought with a broken nose and Jai had his jaw broken in two places. Polynesians and fight fans around the world are celebrating the victory of Samoan-Australian Cruiserweight boxer Jai Opetaia after he defeated Mairis Briedis of Latvia for the vacant IBF World…
Honourable Minister Seuula Ioane: Video Message for Jai Opetaia…
WEBSep 29, 2023 · I am delighted to extend my heartfelt best wishes to our remarkable boxer, Jai Opetaia, who will be representing Samoa in his upcoming first titles defence of the IBF and World Cruiser Weight Championship match.
Jai Opetaia reclaims title - Samoa Tourism
WEBMay 21, 2024 · The Samoa Tourism Authority is thrilled to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Jai Opetaia, a distinguished son of Samoa, on his triumphant reclaiming of the vacant IBF cruiserweight title.
"It's war": Opetaia - Samoa Observer
WEBMay 15, 2024 · It is going to be nothing short of a war when the bell goes off for the first round of the fight between Samoan boxing pride Jai Opetaia and Latvian Mairis Briedis. It is a rematch most have been anticipating and everyone will get their wish as the two touch gloves in Riyadh on Sunday.
World Champion Jai Opetaia connecting with Samoan culture
WEBSep 5, 2022 · He hails from the villages of Apia and Lalomanu and had also been carrying the Samoan flag with the Australian on the international stage during his major fights. Tonight, he will be having a get together with his families in Samoa.
Jai Opetaia | Professional Australian Boxer | #TeamOpetaia
WEBJai Opetaia (born 1995) is a Samoan Australian 4th generation boxer on his Dad’s side and 3rd on his Mum’s, boxing is in his blood. Jai won the Light Heavyweight title at the 2011 Junior World Championships then qualified for the 2012 London Olympics as a Heavyweight at the age of 16, making him the youngest ever Australian Olympic boxer.
JAI OPETAIA - PROFESSIONAL BOXER... - Government of Samoa
WEBPICTORIAL: Jai Opetaia a son of Samoa who is a professional boxer in Australia and holds the IBF and The Ring Cruiserweight titles in July this year was part of the memorializing of Samoa's Flag Day 60th Anniversary in Savaii on Tuesday morning.
Young Samoan boxers impress World Champion Jai Opetaia
WEBSep 7, 2022 · APIA, SAMOA – 07 SEPTEMBER 2022: Young Samoan boxing amateurs have impressed the IBF World Boxing Cruiserweight champion, Jai Opetaia with their potential and skills showcased at the 60 th independence anniversary Samoa Boxing Championships.