On May 18, 2024, Jai Opetaia (24-0, 19 KOs), the cruiserweight The Ring champion, defends his title against former world champion Mairis Briedis (28-2, 20 KOs). The vacant IBF cruiserweight title is also on the line.
Jai Opetaia is coming in to the fight on a 24-fight win streak with a 79% KO rate; his last fight was a 1st round KO victory over Ellis Zorro, 4 months and 25 days ago. Mairis Briedis is on a 1-fight losing streak with a 66% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision loss to Opetaia, 1 year, 10 months, and 16 days ago.
This should be a confident win for Jai Opetaia at 99-1 winning odds. Mairis Briedis really doesn't have much to present against Opetaia.
Jai Opetaia defeated Mairis Briedis via unanimous decision in the rematch and successfully defended his The Ring cruiserweight title. Opetaia improves his record to 25-0, while Briedis adds a loss to his record at 28-3.