Jai Opetaia Fighter Profile Record, Bio, Stats & Fight History
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JAI OPETAIA
“THE JUGGERNAUT”
AUSTRALIA • CRUISERWEIGHT
W-L-D
31-0-0
(T)KO
24-0
KO RATE
77.4%
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Australia
WT CLASS
Cruiserweight
HT / WT
6′ 2″, 199.0 lbs
BIRTHDATE
06/30/1995 (31)
STANCE
Southpaw
REACH
76.0″ (193cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Gold Coast, Queensland • Tasman Fighters
BIRTHPLACE
Sydney, New South Wales
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Jai Opetaia Record
WINS31
KO/TKO
24
DECISION
7
LOSSES0
KO/TKO
0
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DECISION
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Norair Mikaeljan 🥇
Germany
Germany
Nevada, Las Vegas, T-Mobile Arena
Sep / 12 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 9 (1:30)
Sep / 12 / 2026
ROUND9
TIME1:30
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 World Cruiserweight Championship • Opetaia vs. Mikaeljan
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Norair Mikaeljan
BillingMain Event (Las Vegas Super-Card)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup199 lbs vs 200 lbs
Opponent Record28-3-0
Opetaia Record at Bout30-0-0 (23 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia: -700 (Favorite)
vs
Norair Mikaeljan: +475 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Harvey Dock
Eric Cheek: 79-73
Glenn Feldman: 79-73
Don Trella: 79-73
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dominant stoppage victory in Las Vegas. Mikaeljan was ruled down in round nine following an unanswered barrage, prompting referee Harvey Dock to wave off the bout at 1:30.
WIN
Brandon Glanton 🥇
USA
USA
Nevada, Las Vegas, Meta Apex
Mar / 08 / 2026
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Mar / 08 / 2026
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Cruiserweight Showcase • Opetaia vs. Glanton
Main Event
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Brandon Glanton
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup199½ lbs vs 200 lbs
Opponent Record21-3-0
Opetaia Record at Bout29-0-0 (23 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia: -1000 (Favorite)
vs
Brandon Glanton: +650 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Allen Huggins
Eric Cheek: 119-106
Patricia Morse Jarman: 119-106
David Sutherland: 119-106
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rough-and-tumble contest. Glanton was deducted points in round six for holding and round eight for low blows; Opetaia was deducted a point in round eleven for holding as he dominated the scorecards 119-106 across the board.
WIN
Huseyin Cinkara 🥇
Germany
Germany
Queensland, Broadbeach, Gold Coast Convention Centre
Dec / 06 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (0:56)
Dec / 06 / 2025
ROUND8
TIME0:56
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 IBF & Ring World Cruiserweight Titles • Opetaia vs. Cinkara
Defending World Champion
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara
BillingMain Event (Mandatory Defense)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup198¾ lbs vs 199 lbs
Opponent Record23-0-0
Opetaia Record at Bout28-0-0 (22 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia: -850 (Favorite)
vs
Huseyin Cinkara: +550 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Chris Flores
Oliver Brien: 69-64
Gil Co: 69-64
Carl Zappia: 69-64
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Ben Keilty (IBF). Opetaia dismantled the mandatory German challenger with devastating body attacks, finishing him by clean knockout at 0:56 of round eight.
WIN
Claudio Squeo 🥇
Italy
Italy
Queensland, Broadbeach, Gold Coast Convention Centre
Jun / 08 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 5 (0:36)
Jun / 08 / 2025
ROUND5
TIME0:36
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 IBF & Ring World Cruiserweight Titles • Opetaia vs. Squeo
Defending World Champion
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Claudio Squeo
BillingMain Event
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup199¼ lbs vs 191¾ lbs
Opponent Record17-0-0
Opetaia Record at Bout27-0-0 (21 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia: -1400 (Favorite)
vs
Claudio Squeo: +800 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Robert Hoyle
Giulio Piras: 40-36
Ian Scott: 40-36
Carl Zappia: 40-36
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Ben Keilty (IBF). Opetaia dominated undefeated Italian champion Squeo from the opening bell, ending the contest via technical knockout at 0:36 of round five.
WIN
David Nyika 🥇
New Zealand
New Zealand
Queensland, Broadbeach, Gold Coast Convention Centre
Jan / 08 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (2:17)
Jan / 08 / 2025
ROUND4
TIME2:17
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 IBF & Ring World Cruiserweight Titles • Opetaia vs. Nyika
Defending World Champion
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs David Nyika
BillingMain Event (Trans-Tasman Blockbuster)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup199½ lbs vs 199½ lbs
Opponent Record10-0-0
Opetaia Record at Bout26-0-0 (20 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia: -450 (Favorite)
vs
David Nyika: +340 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: David Fields
Adam Height: 30-27
Katsuhiko Nakamura: 30-27
Ian Scott: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Ben Keilty (IBF). Heated Australasian super-fight. Opetaia landed a blistering southpaw cross that rocked Olympic Bronze medalist Nyika, following up with clean unanswered shots to score the TKO at 2:17 of round four.
WIN
Jack Massey 🥇
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Riyadh, Kingdom Arena
Oct / 12 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (2:00)
Oct / 12 / 2024
ROUND6
TIME2:00
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 IBF & Ring World Cruiserweight Titles • Opetaia vs. Massey
Defending World Champion
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Jack Massey
BillingCo-Main Event (Beterbiev vs Bivol I)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup199 lbs vs 199 lbs
Opponent Record22-2-0
Opetaia Record at Bout25-0-0 (19 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$800,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia: -1600 (Favorite)
vs
Jack Massey: +850 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Steve Gray
Judges: Glenn Feldman, John Latham, Manuel Oliver Palomo
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: George Martinez (IBF). Relentless beatdown. Opetaia landed continuous devastating left hands and body attacks until Massey’s corner threw in the towel at 2:00 of round six.
WIN
Mairis Briedis 🥇
Latvia
Latvia
Riyadh, Kingdom Arena
May / 18 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
May / 18 / 2024
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant IBF & Ring World Cruiserweight Titles • Opetaia vs. Briedis II
Regained IBF Title / Retained Ring Belt
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis
BillingCo-Main Event (Usyk vs Fury I PPV)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup198 lbs vs 199 lbs
Opponent Record28-2-0
Opetaia Record at Bout24-0-0 (19 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$750,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia: -550 (Favorite)
vs
Mairis Briedis: +375 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Howard Foster
Deon Dwarte: 117-111
Robin Taylor: 116-112
Bob Williams: 116-112
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Ben Keilty (IBF). Epic rematch. Opetaia controlled the first eight rounds with searing straight left hands that fractured Briedis’ nose, withstanding a furious late charge from the Latvian icon to regain his IBF title via unanimous decision.
WIN
Ellis Zorro
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Riyadh, Kingdom Arena
Dec / 23 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:56)
Dec / 23 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME2:56
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Ring Magazine World Cruiserweight Title • Opetaia vs. Zorro
Defending Ring Belt
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro
BillingFeatured Bout (“Day of Reckoning”)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup198½ lbs vs 197½ lbs
Opponent Record17-0-0
Opetaia Record at Bout23-0-0 (18 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$650,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia: -2000 (Favorite)
vs
Ellis Zorro: +1000 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John Latham
Judges: Steve Gray, Mark Lyson, Kevin Parker
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Spectacular viral knockout. Opetaia detonated a devastating southpaw overhand left flush on Zorro’s chin, knocking the unbeaten British challenger unconscious against the ropes at 2:56 of the opening round.
WIN
Jordan Thompson 🥇
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
London, Wembley, Wembley Arena
Sep / 30 / 2023
KO/TKO
Rnd 4 (0:20)
Sep / 30 / 2023
ROUND4
TIME0:20
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 IBF & Ring World Cruiserweight Titles • Opetaia vs. Thompson
Defending World Champion
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Jordan Thompson
BillingMain Event (UK Road Defense)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup198½ lbs vs 198½ lbs
Opponent Record15-0-0
Opetaia Record at Bout22-0-0 (17 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia: -1200 (Favorite)
vs
Jordan Thompson: +700 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Howard Foster
Judges: Ron McNair, Bob Williams, Carl Zappia
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Levi Martinez (IBF). Demolition job in London. Thompson was dropped in the third round and battered to the canvas again in the fourth before referee Howard Foster halted the fight at 0:20.
WIN
Mairis Briedis 🥇
Latvia
Latvia
Queensland, Broadbeach, Gold Coast Convention Centre
Jul / 02 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 12 (3:00)
Jul / 02 / 2022
ROUND12
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 IBF & Ring World Cruiserweight Titles • Opetaia vs. Briedis I
Captured 1st World Title
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis
BillingMain Event (World Championship)
Duration12 x 3 min
Weights Matchup198½ lbs vs 199 lbs
Opponent Record28-1-0
Opetaia Record at Bout21-0-0 (17 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$400,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jai Opetaia: +160 (Underdog)
vs
Mairis Briedis: -200 (Favorite)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Chris Flores
John Basile: 116-112
Katsuhiko Nakamura: 115-113
Steve Weisfeld: 116-112
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Ben Keilty (IBF). Legendary warrior performance. Opetaia broke his jaw in round two and again in round eleven, but out-boxed the division’s pound-for-pound king Briedis to become world champion in an instant classic.
WIN
Daniel Russell
Australia
Australia
Queensland, Fortitude Valley
Dec / 04 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:44)
Dec / 04 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME1:44
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Catchweight Feature • Opetaia vs. Russell
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Daniel Russell
BillingMain Event (95kg Catchweight)
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup207¼ lbs vs 208½ lbs
Opponent Record7-2-2
Opetaia Record at Bout20-0-0 (16 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Paul Tapley
Allan Burford: 19-18
Phillip Holiday: 19-18
Paul Williams: 19-18
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Opetaia stopped the heavier Russell at 1:44 of round three.
WIN
Benjamin Kelleher 🥇
New Zealand
New Zealand
Queensland, Fortitude Valley
Oct / 22 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:50)
Oct / 22 / 2020
ROUND6
TIME1:50
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 IBF Asia Oceania & WBO Global Cruiserweight Titles • Opetaia vs. Kelleher II
Defending Regional Titles
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Benjamin Kelleher
BillingMain Event (Rematch)
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup199½ lbs vs 198¾ lbs
Opponent Record13-1-2
Opetaia Record at Bout19-0-0 (15 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Steve Marshall
Rodney Marsh: 50-45
Alan Simpson: 50-45
Paul Williams: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisors: Adam Height (IBF), Danny Leigh (WBO). Kelleher was cut by punches in round five before referee Steve Marshall stopped the fight in round six.
WIN
Mark Flanagan 🥇
Australia
Australia
New South Wales, Sydney, Hordern Pavilion
Nov / 16 / 2019
RTD
Rnd 8 (3:00)
Nov / 16 / 2019
ROUND8
TIME3:00
METHODRTD
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant IBF Asia Oceania & WBO Global Cruiserweight Titles • Opetaia vs. Flanagan
Vacant Regional Titles
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Mark Flanagan
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup197¼ lbs vs 197¼ lbs
Opponent Record24-7-0
Opetaia Record at Bout18-0-0 (14 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$50,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards at Stoppage
Ref: Les Fear
John Cauchi: 80-69
Richard Israel: 80-70
George Plellis: 80-70
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisors: Ben Keilty (IBF), Danny Leigh (WBO). Former world title challenger Flanagan was knocked down in rounds three and seven before retiring on his stool after round eight.
WIN
Nikolas Charalampous 🥇
New Zealand
New Zealand
New South Wales, Sydney, Luna Park
Jul / 27 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 10 (3:00)
Jul / 27 / 2019
ROUND10
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant WBO Global Cruiserweight Title • Opetaia vs. Charalampous
Captured WBO Global Title
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Nikolas Charalampous
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup199¾ lbs vs 199¼ lbs
Opponent Record18-2-0
Opetaia Record at Bout17-0-0 (14 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$45,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Les Fear
Natasha Chapman: 99-91
Will Soulos: 99-90
Shane Stamford: 100-89
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Opetaia cruised to a dominant 10-round unanimous decision in Sydney.
WIN
Navosa Ioata
Samoa
Samoa
New South Wales, Pyrmont, The Star
May / 15 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 8 (1:13)
May / 15 / 2019
ROUND8
TIME1:13
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Cruiserweight Contest • Opetaia vs. Ioata
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Navosa Ioata
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup198 lbs vs 193½ lbs
Opponent Record6-3-0
Opetaia Record at Bout16-0-0 (13 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ioata halted at 1:13 of the eighth round under sustained pressure.
WIN
Kurtis Pegoraro 🥇
Australia
Australia
Queensland, Brisbane
Jun / 29 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:25)
Jun / 29 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME1:25
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 IBF Pan Pacific & WBO Asia Pacific Titles • Opetaia vs. Pegoraro
Vacant Regional Titles
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Kurtis Pegoraro
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup199 lbs vs 198¼ lbs
Opponent Record11-3-0
Opetaia Record at Bout15-0-0 (12 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$35,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisors: Adam Height (IBF), Danny Leigh (WBO). Pegoraro knocked out at 1:25 of round two.
WIN
Lukas Paszkowsky 🥇
Germany
Germany
Queensland, South Brisbane
Apr / 07 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:35)
Apr / 07 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME2:35
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant WBO Asia Pacific Cruiserweight Title • Opetaia vs. Paszkowsky
Vacant Regional Title
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Lukas Paszkowsky
BillingCo-Main Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup200 lbs vs 195¼ lbs
Opponent Record9-1-0
Opetaia Record at Bout14-0-0 (11 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$30,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Paszkowsky was dropped once in round one and again in round two before the referee stepped in to halt the defenceless fighter.
WIN
Benjamin Kelleher 🥇
New Zealand
New Zealand
New South Wales, Pyrmont, The Star
Jan / 17 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:36)
Jan / 17 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME2:36
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Australian Cruiserweight Title • Opetaia vs. Kelleher I
Defending National Title
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Benjamin Kelleher
BillingCo-Main Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup198¼ lbs vs 197½ lbs
Opponent Record7-0-2
Opetaia Record at Bout13-0-0 (10 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Kelleher down in round two; referee called off the contest in round three at 2:36.
WIN
Frankie Lopez 🥇
USA
USA
Victoria, Melbourne Park
Oct / 21 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:55)
Oct / 21 / 2017
ROUND1
TIME2:55
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant IBF Youth Cruiserweight Title • Opetaia vs. Lopez
Vacant World Youth Title
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Frankie Lopez
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup199¼ lbs vs 193½ lbs
Opponent Record10-0-0
Opetaia Record at Bout12-0-0 (9 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$25,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Supervisor: Ben Keilty (IBF). Opetaia crushed previously undefeated American prospect Lopez inside the opening round.
WIN
Daniel Ammann 🥇
Australia
Australia
New South Wales, Newcastle West
Jul / 15 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 9 (1:49)
Jul / 15 / 2017
ROUND9
TIME1:49
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Australian Cruiserweight Title • Opetaia vs. Ammann
Captured National Title
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Daniel Ammann
BillingMain Event
Duration10 x 3 min
Weights Matchup196¾ lbs vs 198¾ lbs
Opponent Record32-9-1
Opetaia Record at Bout11-0-0 (8 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Opetaia stopped the veteran champion Ammann in round nine to claim the Australian cruiserweight belt.
WIN
Peter Brennan 🥇
Australia
Australia
New South Wales, Moore Park
Dec / 09 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:46)
Dec / 09 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME2:46
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🏆 Vacant ANBF New South Wales Heavyweight Title • Opetaia vs. Brennan
Vacant State Title
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Peter Brennan
BillingFeatured Bout
Duration8 x 3 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 202¼ lbs
Opponent Record11-25-4
Opetaia Record at Bout10-0-0 (7 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$15,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Brennan stopped inside round one at 2:46.
WIN
Uria Afamasaga
Samoa
Samoa
Tasmania, Launceston, Silverdome
Oct / 14 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:37)
Oct / 14 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME0:37
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight Contest • Opetaia vs. Afamasaga
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Uria Afamasaga
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup200 lbs vs 199½ lbs
Opponent Record1-0-0
Opetaia Record at Bout9-0-0 (6 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$10,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Afamasaga was knocked down in round one before being halted in round two at 0:37.
WIN
Sefo Falekaono
New Zealand
New Zealand
New South Wales, Five Dock
Jul / 22 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 6 (1:11)
Jul / 22 / 2016
ROUND6
TIME1:11
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Cruiserweight Contest • Opetaia vs. Falekaono
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Sefo Falekaono
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup200¼ lbs vs 196½ lbs
Opponent Record3-1-0
Opetaia Record at Bout8-0-0 (5 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$8,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Falekaono stopped at 1:11 of round six.
WIN
Orlando Vazquez
Mexico
Mexico
Sinaloa, Los Mochis
Apr / 23 / 2016
Decision – Points
Rnd 4 (3:00)
Apr / 23 / 2016
ROUND4
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Points
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 International Light Heavyweight Contest • Opetaia vs. Vazquez
Mexico Bout
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Orlando Vazquez
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup180½ lbs vs 182½ lbs
Opponent Record3-0-0
Opetaia Record at Bout7-0-0 (4 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Opetaia fought in Mexico, earning a 4-round points decision over previously unbeaten Vazquez.
WIN
Randall Rayment
Australia
Australia
Queensland, Mansfield
Nov / 28 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 6 (3:00)
Nov / 28 / 2015
ROUND6
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight Contest • Opetaia vs. Rayment
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Randall Rayment
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration6 x 3 min
Weights Matchup209¼ lbs vs 209 lbs
Opponent Record2-1-0
Opetaia Record at Bout6-0-0 (4 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rayment down in round three; Opetaia claimed a clear unanimous decision win.
WIN
Rob Manual
New Zealand
New Zealand
Victoria, Flemington
Aug / 14 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:46)
Aug / 14 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:46
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Heavyweight Contest • Opetaia vs. Manual
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Rob Manual
BillingUndercard Feature
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup198¼ lbs vs 205¾ lbs
Opponent Record0-3-0
Opetaia Record at Bout5-0-0 (3 KOs)
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Manual stopped at 2:46 of the opening round.
WIN
Isileli Fa
New Zealand
New Zealand
Invercargill, Stadium Southland
Aug / 01 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 4 (3:00)
Aug / 01 / 2015
ROUND4
TIME3:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional Boxing Debut • Opetaia vs. Fa
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupJai Opetaia vs Isileli Fa
BillingPro Debut
Duration4 x 3 min
Weights Matchup200 lbs vs 196½ lbs
Opponent Record1-2-0
Opetaia Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Zane McDonald
Paul Fitzsimmons: 39-37
Mike Pimley: 40-36
Manaia Rehu: 39-37
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Jai Opetaia made his professional boxing debut in New Zealand at age 20, taking a clean 4-round unanimous decision over Isileli Fa.
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