Chris Billam-Smith targets Jai Opetaia after seventh-round TKO victory
Chris Billam-Smith stopped Ryan Rozicki in a bruising seven-round war in Bournemouth. He now targets Jai Opetaia or Noel Mikaelian for his next bout.
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Andrew Moloney claims IBF super flyweight title in Japan, defeats Willibaldo Garcia
Australian boxer Andrew Moloney defeated Willibaldo Garcia by majority decision in Japan to claim the vacant IBF super flyweight world title on June 6, 2026.
David Benavidez rejects Jai Opetaia bout, targets Canelo Alvarez showdown
David Benavidez has reportedly turned down a cruiserweight bout with Jai Opetaia to pursue Canelo Alvarez. Learn why the unified champion made this gamble.
Daryl Peoples and Gustavo Olivieri announce joint convention in Orlando
The IBF and WBO have announced a historic joint convention in Orlando for December 2026 to counter the rise of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing and its new title mo…
Jai Opetaia Says Boxing Rewards Mouths More Than Skills as Top Stars Avoid Clash
Jai Opetaia warns that boxing now rewards “mouths over skills” as David Benavidez looks toward a 2027 Dmitry Bivol clash instead of the cruiserweight leader.
Jose Benavidez Sr. Questions Jai Opetaia’s Drawing Power in the US Market
Jose Benavidez Sr. questions Jai Opetaia’s drawing power and commercial viability in the US market following a recent Las Vegas appearance under the Zuffa ba…
Billam-Smith Joins Zuffa Boxing to Chase Jai Opetaia Clash
Chris Billam-Smith has signed with Zuffa Boxing to pursue a Jai Opetaia clash. We analyze the risks of his upcoming return against Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth.