Jai Opetaia and Turki Alalshikh clash over whom the star should face next, with the adviser targeting a bout with icon

He said: “We’ve spoken with Turki – he wants Jai at heavyweight now.

“And if that were to happen, he’d go straight into number three with the IBF. There is also an opportunity there to fight Chisora.

“I’ve spoken with the IBF and said, ‘If Jai goes up, where would you put him’? And they’ve told me he would go straight to number three in their rankings.

“Turki Alalshikh also wants to make that fight with Chisora. I’ve spoken with Queensberry too, and they’re interested. Everyone knows that fight would be massive. There would be plenty of interest.

“Although I’d hate to think how much money Chisora would want, because he’s going to get hurt. He’d be no match for Opetaia. I know Jai would hurt him.

“Which is incredible to think about because you win and immediately become the mandatory for the IBF heavyweight crown.”

However, despite Alalshikh’s desires, Opetaia hasn’t given up on his dream.

Francis added: “But Jai wants to be undisputed cruiserweight champion before moving up. He wants to be remembered as one of the greatest cruiserweights who ever lived.

“Guys like Evander Holyfield, David Haye and now Oleksandr Usyk, they are some really big names who started out in the cruiserweight division before moving up to also have massive impact as heavyweights.

“And Jai wants to do the same. This isn’t all about money and titles for him. It’s about legacy.

“And winning every belt in the cruiserweight division while staying undefeated, and then moving into heavyweight … that’s the start of how you’re spoken about for generations.”

Jai Opetaia lined up for potential blockbuster showdown

Ramirez, Jack and Chisora would all make for huge contests for Opetaia.

However, there’s one other option on the table.

And it would definitely deliver a fascinating battle.

Interestingly, Opetaia could end up fighting a boxing legend.