Noel Mikaelian ready for Jai Opetaia and ‘unifications’
The bruising over his left eye still prominent, Noel Mikaelian didn’t blink when told fellow cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia was calling him out.
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‘Clarity’: Jai Opetaia wants to unify against new champion Noel Mikaelian
Jai Opetaia has responded to Norair “Noel” Mikaeljan’s victory over Badou Jack by demanding a unification contest with the new WBC cruiserweight champion in 2026
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Huseyin Cinkara out of hospital after knockout by Jai Opetaia
Huseyin Cinkara has been released from hospital following his chilling knockout defeat by Jai Opetaia
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Jai Opetaia-Huseyin Cinkara: The week that was
Behind the scenes of the Jai Opetaia-Huseyin Cinkara fight week, as told by Declan Warrington
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Jai Opetaia and Tasman Fighters have grand plans for 2026
Jai Opetaia’s promoter expects the IBF cruiserweight champion to enter a unification contest in 2026 and revealed that a stadium fight in his home city will also potentially follow.
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Jai Opetaia reveals 'complacency' after suffering facial injury
Jai Opetaia described himself as having become “complacent” after criticising his performance against Huseyin Cinkara despite winning inside eight rounds
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Jai Opetaia-Huseyin Cinkara Fight Week Diary: Day Four
Attending Jai Opetaia-Huseyin Cinkara proved little short of an attack on the senses...
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Devastating Jai Opetaia leaves overmatched Husseyin Cinkara motionless
Jai Opetaia remains on course for a unification contest with the winner of Badou Jack-Norair Mikaeljan after devastatingly knocking out Husseyin Cinkara in eight rounds
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Jake Wyllie and Paul Fleming fight to controversial draw
Jake Wyllie and Paul Fleming appear destined for a rematch after they fought to a controversial draw at the Gold Coast Convention Centre
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Chris Billam-Smith wary of threat posed to Jai Opetaia by 'wild' Huseyin Cinkara
Chris Billam-Smith believes that if Huseyin Cinkara is to defeat Jai Opetaia on Saturday evening he will have to stop the IBF cruiserweight champion inside the opening four rounds.
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