Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis Fight Preview
The IBF World Cruiserweight Championship title will be contested by Australian Jay Opetaia and Latvian Mairis Briedis on May 18, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the undercard of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch. This article contains the most in depth boxing analysis out there.
Jai Opetaia Analysis: He’s KO power is one of the best
Currently, one of the most well-known fighters in his weight class is the 28-year-old Australian (24-0, 19 KOs). Jay Opetaia’s tremendous knockouts have surely appeared on many highlight reels. Think about his most recent knockout win over Ellis Torres. In the opening round, the fighter who had never lost before was quickly eliminated with a powerful hit. It’s important to remember that Opetaia shot to fame in the summer of 2022 after, with the help of his home fans, he defeated divisional leader Briedis in a tough fight to win the IBF belt. Despite having a fractured jaw, Jay battled valiantly and won by decision in a highly competitive fight.
Mairis Briedis Analysis: He lost this fight the first time
Mairis Briedis, a 39-year-old Latvian (28-2, 20 KOs), lost to Usyk, but once the Ukrainian upgraded to heavyweight, Briedis became the dominant force in the cruiserweight class. In a close fight, the boxer defeated Yuniel Dorticos to win the title in the second season of the World Boxing Super Series. Mairis won five straight fights overall, two of them terminated prematurely. In the third round, the Latvian defeated Arthur Mann via technical knockout to win his maiden championship defense. He was defeated by Opetaia, though, and hasn’t been seen in the ring since. Notable accomplishments include Mairis Briedis’s triumph in the European Championship and his podium finish in the World Championship as an amateur.
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Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis Fight Information

05/18/2024 05:00 PM ET

KINGDOM ARENA, RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

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