Jai Opetaia lately made a shock transfer to Zuffa Boxing in a co-promotional take care of Tasman Fighters. It’s a transfer that made the boxing world get up and take discover that Zuffa are right here to make noise.
Opetaia (29-0, 23 KOs) has produced dazzling performances all through his profession and proven loads of coronary heart when wanted. Forward of his anticipated Zuffa debut on March 8 in opposition to Brandon Glanton (21-3, 18 KOs) the Australian has spoken to Struggle Hub TV about his undisputed goals, whereas sending a transparent message to David Benavidez (31-0, 25 KOs).
Jai Opetaia indicators with Zuffa Boxing
Zuffa Boxing was fashioned by TKO and Sela, and is led by Dana White, Turki Alalshikh, Sela’s managing director and CEO Dr. Rakan AlHarthy, and WWE president Nick Khan, who can be a TKO board member. The signing of Opetaia is a large assertion from Zuffa.
Prior to now, Dana White has not hidden his disdain for the governing our bodies, however that stance seems to have softened in current instances, with Opetaia saying in a current social media venue:
“Pumped for the long run.”
“Thrilling instances. Let’s get these large fights over the road. Unification, undisputed, quickly. Let’s go.”
Opetaia sends message to Benavidez
Speaking to Struggle Hub TV, the Australian was requested why the Zurdo Ramirez (48-1, 30 KOs) battle has but to occur: “Ask him. I’m able to battle. I’ve been chasing these large fights for fairly some time. I wanna name myself undisputed. It’s what it’s. I’m prepared when they’re,” mentioned Opetaia.
The Australian was then requested if he feels a battle with David Benavidez might occur: “If that battle comes, let’s do it. Respectfully, I’ve received plenty of time for him. I’ve seen a few of his interviews. He holds himself effectively. He’s preventing for the suitable causes, it’s good, and that’s an enormous battle. So, f**ok, let’s get it on Benavidez!”
Jai Opetaia in opposition to Ramirez or Benavidez…signal us up!
