Jai Opetaia gets Italian job in latest world title defence | Boxing News
JAI OPETAIA will make the third defence of his IBF cruiserweight world title on May 13 against Claudio Squeo.
boxingnewsonline.netHere’s the latest I could gather:
- Jai Opetaia defended his IBF cruiserweight title on May 13, 2025, against Claudio Squeo on the Gold Coast, successfully making his third title defense. This fight followed a January 8, 2025 knockout of David Nyika, reinforcing his status as a top cruiserweight.[1]
- In late 2025, reports and fight coverage continued to position Opetaia as a leading figure in the division, with ongoing discussions about unification bouts and potential moves toward undisputed status at 200 pounds. Several outlets highlighted his dominance and fighting ambitions through 2025 and into 2026.[3][4][5][1]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise dates, results, or quotes from specific outlets (e.g., Boxing News, DAZN, or 7News) and provide a compact timeline.