The IBF World Cruiserweight and Ring Magazine Champion Jai Opetaia, 28-0 with 22 downtime, wants to unite the division. He was managed and promoted by the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, by Tasman CEO Mick Francis.
Opetaia last defended his title in June and stopped in his fifth defense in his fifth defense. Opetaia was a three -time Australian amateur champion.
Other champions at Cruiserweight are the former WBO World Super Middleweight Champion and current WBA and WBO World Cruiserweight Champion Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez, 48-1 with 30 stops, from Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. He last fought in his first defense and the former IBF World Cruiserweight Champion, Cuban Yuniel ‘The Ko Dorticos, 27-2, who lives in Miami, Florida, defeated, more than 12 rounds in the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
“I respect what Ramirez has achieved, but I know that I am on another level. I hit world -class fights, I defended my titles, and I’m ready to collect more belts. If Ramirez has the courage to act, I will show the world why I’m the right champion, ‘says Opetaia. ‘
Eddie Hearn of Matchroom said: “A massive unification fight with Zurdo Ramirez should be next for Opetaia, with great praise and a great prediction for his future before moving to heavyweight.” Mick Francis added: “The time for talk is over. Jai is the true linear champion and the most dangerous Cruiserweight in the world. We have nothing but respect for Ramirez and what he has achieved, but it is the fighting boxing needs. I trust Ramirez will do the right thing and accept his challenge.
The other champion is the former WBC World Super Middleweight, WBA World Light Heavyweight, and the current WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Badou ‘The Ripper’ Jack, 29-3-3 with 17 Stopholm, from Stockholm, Sweden, lives in Dubai, UAE.
In Jack’s last battle in his first defense in June, he won a majority decision over former WBC Silver Cruiserweight Champion Norair Mikieljan, 27-2, from Yerevan, Armenia, living in Miami, Florida, in the Anb Arena, in Riyad.
Last updated on 09/23/2025
