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Jai Opetaia vs. Jordan Thompson

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Opetaia dropped Thompson in the third round Photo Credit: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing

Jai Opetaia defeated Jordan Thompson in the fourth round to retain his IBF cruiserweight world title at Wembley on Saturday.  Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Jai Opetaia defeated Jordan Thompson in the fourth round to retain his IBF cruiserweight world title at Wembley on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Jai Opetaia defended his IBF cruiserweight title for the first time at Wembley Arena and it was an emphatic moment when he mercilessly stopped Jordan Thompson in the fourth round of their meeting.

Australia’s Opetaia (23-0, 18 KO) won the title in impressive fashion last July, hurting Mairis Briedis several times en route to a points victory, while Thompson (15-1, 12 KO) came to the title with circumscribed professional and amateur experience, but was ranked high enough in the IBF rankings to earn that title shot.

It was a grueling first round for the Briton as Opetaia quickly found his range and landed several punches that hurt the challenger, a powerful left hand and another attack that left him unsteady before the bell rang to save him.

The Australian southpaw smelled blood and more left hooks landed on target in the second round as Thompson was covered in blood, and when the 30-year-old decided to attack in the third round, it didn’t lend a hand as the champion landed chopping shots to score the knockdown.

“Troublesome” took down the count, but the end seemed inevitable, and upon the restart, several punishing blows landed, but he was brave and survived the round.

Opetaia eliminated Thompson in the third round Photo: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing
Opetaia eliminated Thompson in the third round Photo: Dave Thompson/Matchroom Boxing

However, lessons were learned after a few seconds in the fourth round. Opetaia landed a brutal left hand that irritated Thompson, and another right jab sent him reeling to the canvas as the referee waved off the fight.

Opetaia, 28, called for a unification fight against WBO champion Chris Billam-Smith, who was watching the fight from ringside.

Opetaia successfully defended his IBF and Ring Magazine belts for the first time.  Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Opetaia successfully defended his IBF and Ring Magazine belts for the first time. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Scotney defended his world title

Ellie Scotney is emerging as an exceptional world champion, and the Croydon resident defended her IBF super bantamweight title for the first time, clearly outperforming Laura Soledad Griffa.

Scotney (8-0) was simply too good for Griffa (20-9, 1 KO), defeating them 100-90, 100-91 and 99-91.

Scotney successfully defended her IBF super bantamweight world title for the first time Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Scotney successfully defended her IBF super bantamweight world title for the first time Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Clarke’s cruises match Ducar’s

Cheavon Clarke scored a useful ten rounds to capture the vacant IBF International cruiserweight title with a clear points victory over the always hard-wearing Vasil Ducar (14-7-2, 10 KO).

Clarke (7-0, 5 KO) won by two scores of 99-91 and the third by a score of 98-92.

Clarke defeats Ducar and remains undefeated.  Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Clarke defeats Ducar and remains undefeated. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Dixon is European champion

Rhiannon Dixon became the up-to-date European lightweight champion, winning the vacant title after defeating former world title challenger Katharina Thanderz (16-2, 2 KO).

Dixon (9-0, 1 KO) dominated and won 100-90 on all three cards.

Undercard remaining

Shannon Ryan (6-0) won every eighth round in the super flyweight division against Xenia Jorneac (11-7, 3 KOs), and Maisey Rose Courtney (5-0) defeated Martina Bernile (5-3-1) 58-56 in their six-round flyweight.

Jerzy Liddard (5-0, 3 KO) won all six sessions against Peter Kramer (14-9-3, 10 KO) in the middleweight meeting, and Ibraheem Sulaimaan (2-0, 1 KO) remained undefeated, winning all four frames at weight lightweight against Joshua Ocampo (8-16-5, 6 KO).

Jimmy Sains (1-0, 1 KO) made a solid debut, defeating Bartłomiej Stryczek (1-1) in the third of the scheduled four rounds in the middleweight division.

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David Benavidez only had four words about Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

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There were boos as Paul coasted to victory over Tyson (Photo Credit: USAToday)

Benavidez was asked for his thoughts on the polarizing fight (Photo: Eshter Lin PBC, AFP)
Benavidez was asked for his thoughts on the polarizing fight (Photo: Eshter Lin PBC, AFP)

David Benavidez gave some harsh advice to Mike Tyson following his loss to Jake Paul last weekend.

Benavidez was one of millions of people around the world who witnessed Paul comfortably defeat an extremely faded Tyson to score wide unanimous decision victory.

At 58 years antique, “Iron Mike” looked like a shell of the man who ruled the heavyweight division in his prime, and some observers even believe he was carried by the YouTuber and could have been stopped at any time.

Despite the fact that the two only competed for two minutes, the fight was fully sanctioned and will go down in their records.

It was Tyson’s first professional fight since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, Benavidez said. Fighting Hub TV this should be his last.

Whistles rang out as Paul cruised to victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)
Boos rang out as Paul headed towards victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)

“He needs to retire.”

Offering further analysis, “The Mexican Monster” explained that he was simply relieved to see the former heavyweight king leave the ring unscathed.

“It was a good fight and a good turnout, but I don’t want to see Mike Tyson fight again. Let’s hope he says it.

“It was a good performance, Mike Tyson won there and earned well, and he deserves it. I’m just content he didn’t get injured there.

“Mike Tyson is Mike Tyson, but 60-year-old Mike Tyson is different.”

Benavidez was just glad that no one was hurt (photo: CBS Sports)
Benavidez was just glad that no one was hurt (photo: CBS Sports)

In a post-fight interview, Tyson seemed interested in fighting Jake’s brother, Logan, but has since insisted on social media that he will not return to the ring.

The series has reportedly attracted approximately 108 million viewers on Netflix, making it by far the most-watched boxing event in recent memory.

Tyson grossed an estimated $20 million, while “The Problem Child” is believed to have grossed about twice that amount.

Benavidez spoke at the press conference kicking off his Feb. 1 fight with David Morrell, which is widely considered to be one of the toughest of his career.

The pair will face each other at T-Mobile Arena on Amazon Prime pay-per-view, with the winner all but guaranteed a shot at the delicate heavyweight world title.

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Jake Paul calls out Conor McGregor after his victory over Mike Tyson

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There were boos as Paul coasted to victory over Tyson (Photo Credit: USAToday)

Paul gave McGregor a new challenge (photo: DAZN)
Paul gave McGregor a recent challenge (photo: DAZN)

After defeating Mike Tyson last weekend, Jake Paul once again expressed his desire to face UFC star Conor McGregor – only this time in an unusual style.

Paul threw plenty of taunts at McGregor in hopes of luring him into the ring, although the Irishman was largely reluctant to engage in any discussion.

“The Problem Child” faced widespread criticism after the fight against Tyson, who at 58 looked like a shell of his former self.

Even though the main event wasn’t much of a competition, it was a show it reportedly attracted 60 million viewers north on the streaming giant Netflix’s platform, making it by far the most watched boxing event in recent times.

Paul seems to have a penchant for large names now and took to Twitter to try and get McGregor to fight MMA.

Whistles rang out as Paul cruised to victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)
Boos rang out as Paul headed towards victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)

“Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170 pounds. This never happens.

“But let’s do it in MMA. No weight category. Just like it used to be done. But you won’t.

‘The Notorious’ quickly responded by writing the following (now deleted) tweet, accompanied by a photo of 82-year-old US politician Mitch McConnell.

“Nakisa has already judged me, boy, this guy will be next after you. Good luck, buddy.

McGregor has so far been reluctant to take on Paul (Image: Reuters)
McGregor has so far been reluctant to fight Paul (Image: Reuters)

Paul McGregor fighting in the ring would not only be a test of skill, but also of ego. While McGregor has plenty of experience, Paul’s speed, size and unconventional approach to boxing could create an unpredictable outcome.

However, the Dubliner would be a huge favorite if they managed to get a fight inside the Octagon, even though Paul was younger and bigger.

Regardless of who wins, the fight will be a monumental payday for both fighters, and the fight will almost certainly be one of the most entertaining ever.

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Gilberto Ramirez vs. Chris Billam-Smith

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Ramirez defeated Goulamirian last time out and now takes on Billam-Smith (Golden Boy)

Ramirez and Billam-Smith fight for cruiserweight supremacy (Riyadh season)
Ramirez and Billam-Smith fight for cruiserweight supremacy (Riyadh season)

This Saturday, Latino Night will take place in Riyad, and the main event will be the fight for the WBA cruiserweight title from Mexico, Gilberto Ramirez, against the head of the WBO, Chris Billam-Smith.

DAZN is broadcasting the Ramirez vs Billam-Smith fight live.

Despite great potential and a reign as the WBO super middleweight champion, Ramirez (46-1, 30 KO) has largely won against an unnamed opponent.

He ultimately lost the team’s undefeated record in November 2022. clearly defeated by Dmitry Bivol in the fight for the WBA (Super) featherlight heavyweight title.

The move to the cruiserweight division saw some of his best performances, and a wide-scoring victory over Joe Smith Jr paved the way for a world title fight in which he won the WBA belt by defeating Arsen Goulamirian ten rounds to two in March.

Ramirez defeated Goulamirian after the last break and will now face Billam-Smith (Golden Boy)
Ramirez defeated Goulamirian after the last break and will now face Billam-Smith (Golden Boy)

After a career-opening loss to Richard Riakporhe, Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KO) rose through the ranks, eventually winning the WBO belt with a majority decision victory over Lawrence Okolie, with Okolie losing a total of three times.

The Bournemouth man then forced Mateusz Masternak to retire after eight rounds, with Billam-Smith trailing on two scorecards, and last defended in June, taking revenge on Riakporhe by scoring points at Selhurst Park.

Riakporhe had no answer for Billam-Smith (Photo: Lawrence Lustig, Boxxer)
Riakporhe had no answer for Billam-Smith (Photo: Lawrence Lustig, Boxxer)

Prediction: Ramirez is always huge no matter what weight he fights at, and will be the biggest test of Billam-Smith’s career. I think this may be a bridge too far for the Englishman and Ramirez may score in the later rounds.

Ramirez and Barboza go to war

A massive clash with world title implications awaits us at the last minute as former unified super lightweight world champion Jose Carlos Ramirez (29-1, 18 KO) meets Arnold Barboza Jr (30-0, 11 KO) within twelve rounds.

Since his only loss to Josh Taylor to clear the division in 2021, Ramirez has fought once a year, defeating Jose Pedraza (UD12), Richard Commey (KO11) and Rances Barthelemy (UD12) to be the number one contender for the WBC title.

Recently, Ramirez overtook Barthelemy (photo: Golden Boy / Cris Esqueda)
Recently, Ramirez overtook Barthelemy (photo: Golden Boy / Cris Esqueda)

Barboza is long undefeated and has boxed twice in 2024, which included an eighth-round retirement victory over Xolisani Ndongeni, followed by a split decision victory over Sean McComb last time out. This is his first scheduled appearance in twelve innings, after eight innings played in ten innings.

Prediction: I’m leaning towards the more experienced Ramirez who will get the job done on points.

The farmer has everything to do with Zepeda

The WBC interim lightweight title is up for grabs and the talented William Zepeda (31-0, 27 KO) will face Tevin Farmer (33-6-1, 8 KO).

Zepeda is worth watching, as he has been at a championship level in his last five fights. All of his last four fights ended early, and after forcing Maxie Hughes to retire after four rounds in March, he knocked out Giovanni Cabrera in three in July.

Zepeda is in devastating form (photo: Cris Esqueda, Golden Boy)
Zepeda is in devastating form (photo: Cris Esqueda, Golden Boy)

Former IBF featherweight champion Farmer is coming off a hard-fought points loss to Raymond Muratalla. Zepeda should be too heated for Farmer here and could win early.

Minimum weight world champion titles up for grabs

The next fight for the world title will take place in the minimum weight class, where Oscar Collazo (10-0, 7 KO) should defend the WBO belt for the fourth time by defeating Thammanoon Niyomtrong (25-0, 9 KO).

Collazo is one of Golden Boy's brightest stars (photo: Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy Promotions)
Collazo is one of Golden Boy’s brightest stars (photo: Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy Promotions)
The return of Duarte and Ziyad

Oscar Duarte (27-2-1, 22 KO) can ensure his twelve-round super lightweight fighter scores points against Botirzhon Akhmedov (10-3, 9 KO), and welterweight contender Ziyad Almaayouf (6-0, 1 KO) should win at this gala. cards over six against Juan Carlos Ramirez Garcia (5-6, 0 KO).

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