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Boxing News / Dice City Sports / December 6

Jai Opetaia Survives Scare, Stops Huseyin Cinkara in Eight to Keep Cruiserweight Ambitions Alive

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA — Jai Opetaia kept his unification dreams intact, but not without turbulence. The undefeated Ring and IBF cruiserweight champion overcame serious early adversity before knocking out Huseyin Cinkara in the eighth round on Saturday night, closing out a tougher-than-expected assignment on the Gold Coast.

Boxing News / KO on SI / December 5
Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara Preview: Preview, Undercard & Betting Odds

Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara Preview: Preview, Undercard & Betting Odds

Jai Opetaia returns to action on Saturday, aiming to make the third defense of his IBF World Cruiserweight title against Huseyin Cinkara. Fighting in Broadbeach, Australia, Opetaia will put his 28-0 unbeaten record on the line against the German.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Jai Opetaia Vs. Huseyin Cinkara Breakdown

IBF Cruiserweight Champion Jai Opetaia is set to defend his title against mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara on Saturday, as look at how the fight could play out.   The fight is Opetaia’s third title defense of 2025, having secured wins over David Nyika and Claudio Squeo, respectively.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / December 3

Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara: Preview & Betting Tips

In the cruiserweight division, Jai Opetaia stands as one of its most explosive and uniquely gifted forces. On Saturday, he meets Huseyin Cinkara, a heavy-handed, undefeated fringe contender looking to shock the world.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / December 1

Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara — Preview, betting odds and fight card for December 6

On Saturday, December 6, at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara headlines a Tasman Fighters event, live on Stan Pay-Per-View.

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