Aussie Jai Opetaia Crowned World Champ as Boxing Curse Broken

"I'm the Best Cruiserweight in the World" Declares Jai Opetaia

Jai Opetai Stuns Worlds Best in Historic Bout

In a stunning upset, Aussie Jai Opetaia has defeated the world's best cruiserweight Mairis Briedis to claim the IBF world title, breaking a decades-long curse for Australian boxers.

Opetaia, 27, put on a dominant performance in front of a raucous home crowd in the co-main event of one of boxing's biggest cards of the year. Despite Briedis's relentless pressure, Opetaia fought back with a combination of skill, power, and unwavering determination.

Opetaia landed a series of telling blows throughout the ten-round contest, and despite a late flurry from Briedis, he was able to withstand the Latvian's power and secure a clear-cut victory by unanimous decision. As the final bell rang, the crowd erupted in jubilation as Opetaia celebrated his historic triumph.

With his victory, Opetaia becomes the first Australian boxer to hold a cruiserweight world title since Mark Johnson in 1997. He joins an exclusive club of Australian boxing champions and cements his place as one of the country's greatest ever fighters.