How well can Opetaia do at Heavyweight?

[SouthpawRight]

Yep, he is a grade B fighter fighting grade C opposition in a weak division. This is why he looks better to untrained boxing eye.

I'd describe Parker's Cousin Buff Guy Jai as a pendulum boxer-puncher who lacks lab, has leaky defense, and shift stances in close quarters

best trajectory for boxing

Bivol whoops Artur thrice

Artur tries his hand at cruiserweight and Jai 7-5's him. Meanwhile Bivol 10-2 Benavidez

then Bivol-Jai

Buff Guy Jai has benefitted tremendously from cruiser being a buncha oversized white guys who aren't quite big enough for heavyweight where the real skill overgrowns fight

[James Daley]

Bivol had a clear window to fight Beterbiev five years ago, yet chose not to pursue it. Similarly, Chris Billam-Smith and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez have had more than enough chances to step up and fight Jai Opetaia, but neither has taken the initiative.

Ramirez, in particular, gives the same stock answer whenever asked about Opetaia - saying he wants the belt, then quickly changing the subject. His demeanor, tone, evasiveness, and body language suggest he's not genuinely interested in making the fight.

Friction between Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya may also be contributing to the delays and lack of clarity in matchups.

Now Zurdo's calling out Jake Paul and Badou Jack, while Oscar is likely lobbying the WBO for another Mandatory Challenger after WBA's Yuniel Dorticus.

[SouthpawRight]

Bivol had a clear window to fight Beterbiev five years ago, yet chose not to pursue it. Similarly, Chris Billam-Smith and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez have had more than enough chances to step up and fight Jai Opetaia, but neither has taken the initiative.

Ramirez, in particular, gives the same stock answer whenever asked about Opetaia - saying he wants the belt, then quickly changing the subject. His demeanor, tone, evasiveness, and body language suggest he's not genuinely interested in making the fight.

Friction between Turki Alalshikh and Oscar De La Hoya may also be contributing to the delays and lack of clarity in matchups.

Now Zurdo's calling out Jake Paul and Badou Jack, while Oscar is likely lobbying the WBO for another Mandatory Challenger after WBA's Yuniel Dorticus.

how 5 years ago when the world cuked out with covid lockdowns in 2020?

2021 I think Artur would get a real 7-5 win over Bivol rather than an unclear outworked him to a decision. They'd rematch 1H 2022 with Bivol now having enough data to adjust and fight to a 8-4 decision win.

Zurdo sounds like he's in it for the money calling out Jake lol

David Benavidez is another big money fight for Zurdo

[James Daley]

how 5 years ago when the world cuked out with covid lockdowns in 2020?

6 years ago sorry. Covid lockdowns only lasted a few months before fights resumed. Then there was:

• Covid lockdown
• Russia invaded Ukraine
• Promotional & network affiliations
• Geopolitical issues with WBC
• Logistic issues

5 years of it

Ironically, Beterbiev hss a last minute knee injury lol

[SouthpawRight]

6 years ago sorry. Covid lockdowns only lasted a few months before fights resumed. Then there was:

• Covid lockdown
• Russia invaded Ukraine
• Promotional & network affiliations
• Geopolitical issues with WBC
• Logistic issues

5 years of it

Ironically, Beterbiev hss a last minute knee injury lol

Here's to an injury free training camp Artur for the rest of his career

one more probably retires him at this age

[Dr Z]

I'd describe Parker's Cousin Buff Guy Jai as a pendulum boxer-puncher who lacks lab, has leaky defense, and shift stances in close quarters

best trajectory for boxing

Bivol whoops Artur thrice

Artur tries his hand at cruiserweight and Jai 7-5's him. Meanwhile Bivol 10-2 Benavidez

then Bivol-Jai

Buff Guy Jai has benefitted tremendously from cruiser being a buncha oversized white guys who aren't quite big enough for heavyweight where the real skill overgrowns fight

Bivol would like out box him in a potential match up.

[GeorgeEvelyn]

Jai Opetaia's potential in the heavyweight division is a subject of considerable interest. honista Currently holding the IBF cruiserweight title, Opetaia has demonstrated exceptional skill, speed, and power, leading to discussions about his future in the heavyweight category.