JAI OPETAIA returns to the ring next month against old opponent Mairis Briedis in a big rematch.
The Australian beat Breidis in an entertaining fight almost two years ago to capture the IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles.
Since then, Opetaia has faced two Brits, Jordan Thompson and Ellis Zorro, eliminating them both in the fourth and first rounds respectively.
Briedis has not entered the boxing ring since his defeat to Opetaia, but is now looking to regain his titles, with the IBF once again vacant.
The fight will take place in Saudi Arabia, on the undercard of Tyson Fury x Oleksandr Usyk.
When is Opetaia vs. Briedis?
- Opetaia vs Briedis will take place on Saturday 18th May.
- The fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The circular walks can be expected from around 9:30pm BST and are the co-main event of the evening.
What is the channel and can it be broadcast live?
- Opetaia’s clash with Briedis will be shown live on THREE channels in the UK – TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.
- You can stream the action live on the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app and DAZN PPV.
- The price for the pay-per-view match has not yet been announced.
Opetaia x Briedis full card
- Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF undisputed heavyweight titles
- Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis – vacant IBF cruiserweight title
- Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace – IBF super featherweight title
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