Best fights of Jai Opetaia
Over 11 years as a professional, Jai Opetaia has compiled a 30-0 (23) record, including 20 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Jai Opetaia defeats Mairis Briedis
On July 2, 2022 Jai Opetaia fought Mairis Briedis for the IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles. Opetaia was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Briedis was 37 with a record of 28-1. Opetaia was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Briedis was on a 5-fight winning streak. Opetaia won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
2. Jai Opetaia KOs David Nyika
On January 8, 2025 Jai Opetaia defended his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles against David Nyika. Opetaia was 29 years old with a record of 26-0, and Nyika was 29 with a record of 10-0. Opetaia was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Nyika was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Opetaia stopped David Nyika via KO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
3. Jai Opetaia KOs Jack Massey
On October 12, 2024 Jai Opetaia defended his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles against Jack Massey. Opetaia was 29 years old with a record of 25-0, and Massey was 31 with a record of 22-2. Opetaia was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Massey was on a 2-fight winning streak. Opetaia stopped Jack Massey via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
4. Jai Opetaia KOs Claudio Squeo
On June 8, 2025 Jai Opetaia defended his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles against Claudio Squeo. Opetaia was 29 years old with a record of 27-0, and Squeo was 34 with a record of 17-0. Opetaia was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Squeo was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Opetaia stopped Claudio Squeo via KO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
5. Jai Opetaia defeats Mairis Briedis in their 2nd fight
On May 18, 2024 Jai Opetaia defended his The Ring cruiserweight title against Mairis Briedis. It was their second meeting. Opetaia was 28 years old with a record of 24-0, and Briedis was 39 with a record of 28-2. Opetaia was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak, while Briedis was coming off a loss. Opetaia won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Jai Opetaia KOs Ellis Zorro
On December 23, 2023 Jai Opetaia defended his The Ring cruiserweight title against Ellis Zorro. Opetaia was 28 years old with a record of 23-0, and Zorro was 31 with a record of 17-0. Opetaia was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Zorro was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Opetaia stopped Ellis Zorro via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Jai Opetaia KOs Jordan Thompson
On September 30, 2023 Jai Opetaia defended his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles against Jordan Thompson. Opetaia was 28 years old with a record of 22-0, and Thompson was 30 with a record of 15-0. Opetaia was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Thompson was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Opetaia stopped Jordan Thompson via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
8. Jai Opetaia defeats Brandon Glanton
On March 8, 2026 Jai Opetaia defended his The Ring cruiserweight title against Brandon Glanton. Opetaia was 30 years old with a record of 29-0, and Glanton was 34 with a record of 21-3. Opetaia was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak and Glanton was coming off a win. Opetaia won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Jai Opetaia KOs Huseyin Cinkara
On December 6, 2025 Jai Opetaia defended his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles against Huseyin Cinkara. Opetaia was 30 years old with a record of 28-0, and Cinkara was 40 with a record of 23-0. Opetaia was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Cinkara was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Opetaia stopped Huseyin Cinkara via KO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.