UK Boxing
Jai Opetaia dissatisfied with the fight between Zurdo Ramirez and David Benavidez
Jai Opetaia vented his frustration after cruiserweight rival Gilberto Ramirez seemingly chose a different path.
Opetaia, the IBF champion, seeks unification with WBA and WBO champion Ramirez or a WBC holder, Badou Jack.
However, the chances of a fight with Ramirez appear to have dropped significantly after WBC delicate heavyweight champion David Benavidez announced he would move up in weight to challenge the Mexican on May 2 in Las Vegas, following Saturday’s victory over Anthony Yard.
Opetaia, who will defend his title against mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara on December 6 in his native Australia, admits he was frustrated by the announcement.
“I have been waiting for unification fights for years,” said the undefeated 30-year-old.
“I’m tired of excuses.
“None of the other champions are in a hurry to come after me – and we all know why.”
Jack will defend his WBC title in a rematch with Norair Mikaeljan on December 13 in Los Angeles.
Ramirez, 34, defended his belts with a unanimous decision win over Yuniel Dorticos in June, and Opetai promoter Mick Francis claims “Zurdo” demanded $8 million to face his allegations.
“Let’s be truthful: all roads in Cruiserweight lead through Jai Opetaia,” Francis said.
“This Ramirez vs. Benavidez fight is nothing more than a competition to see who is the SECOND best cruiserweight in the world.
“The Zurdo camp had the nerve to demand $8 million to fight Jai.
No matter who they fight, they won’t be the best in the division until they beat me! #ANDSTILL pic.twitter.com/JzabrKh31L
— Jai Opetaia (@jaiopetaia1) November 23, 2025
“They might as well have said, ‘No chance, we don’t want that smoke.’ That would be more fair.
“Jai doesn’t chase money, he chases greatness. He wants these guys to grow balls and advance.”
Ramirez underwent shoulder surgery following the win over Dorticos and is scheduled to return on January 16 against Robin Safar before taking on Benavidez, according to Ring Magazine.
Before the fight with Dorticos, “Zurdo” claimed that he would face Opetaia next.
“Jai Opetaia said I didn’t want to fight him,” he added he told the media in May.
“But it’s not like he says.
“I had a duty, that’s why I’m going to fight this fight and that’s it.
“I’ll take care of him after this fight.”
The post Jai Opetaia dissatisfied with Zurdo Ramirez’s fight against David Benavidez appeared first on ProBoxing-Fans.com.
UK Boxing
Re: Official Negotiating Order – Mandatory WBO Welterweight Championship – DevinHaney (champion) vs. Keyshawn Davis (#1 challenger)
JavaScript must be enabled for the page to display properly
June 30, 2026
Re: Official Negotiation Order – Mandatory WBO Welterweight Championship Contest – Devin
Haney (champion) vs. Keyshawn Davis (#1 challenger)
Loading…
FOLLOW US
UPCOMING FIGHTS
JR. WEIGHT Championship
Bermudas
VS
Osorio
Osorio Won R
JR. AVERAGE WEIGHT Championship
Zayas
VS
Ennis
Ennis won R7
WEIGHT Championship
with Olascua
VS
Dominguez
R won
JR. BANTAM WEIGHT Championship
BANTAM WEIGHT Championship
Johnson
VS
Thorslund
R won
JR. INTERMEDIATE WEIGHT Championship
AVERAGE WEIGHT Championship
Robinson
VS
Thibeault
R won
JR. AVERAGE WEIGHT Championship
Privacy Policy / Cookie Policy | World Boxing Organization. All rights reserved.
The official record holder
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
- Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
- Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
- Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
- Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
- Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
- Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
- Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
- Win in round 1: 100/1
- Win in round 2: 100/1
- Win in round 3: 100/1
- Win in round 4: 100/1
- Win in round 5: 100/1
- To win in round 6: 100/1
- To win in round 7: 80/1
- To win in round 8: 80/1
- To win round 9: 66/1
- To win in round 10: 66/1
- To win round 11: 66/1
- To win in round 12: 80/1
- To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Jaron Ennis
- To win round 1: 80/1
- Win in round 2: 50/1
- Win in round 3: 40/1
- To win in round 4: 28/1
- To win in round 5: 20/1
- To win in round 6: 16/1
- Win in round 7: 12/12
- To win in round 8: 1/11
- To win in round 9: 10/1
- To win in round 10: 10/1
- To win in round 11: 10/1
- To win in round 12: 1/11
- Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
The post Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – Odds and Betting Guide appeared first on ProBoxing-Fans.com.
On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
See this post on Instagram
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
The post Lewis Crocker vs. Liam Paro – Gigantic Fight Preview and Predictions appeared first on ProBoxing-Fans.com.
Kell Brook Evaluates Tyson Furys Odds Against Anthony Joshua in British Mega Fight
Kell Brook Evaluates Tyson Furys Odds Against Anthony Joshua in Highly Anticipated British Boxing Showdown
Moses Itauma Cautions That Heavyweight Title Shot Against Devastating Opponent Is Too Soon
Kell Brook Evaluates Tyson Furys Odds Against Anthony Joshua in British Mega Fight
Kell Brook Evaluates Tyson Furys Odds Against Anthony Joshua in Highly Anticipated British Boxing Showdown
Moses Itauma Cautions That Heavyweight Title Shot Against Devastating Opponent Is Too Soon
-
MMA2 days agoJordan Burroughs faces Sean Brady in RAF 12 main event next month
-
MMA2 days ago
Jordan Burroughs faces Sean Brady in RAF 12 main event next month
-
uncategorized2 days agoNigel Benn Declares Joe Calzaghe Would Defeat Leonard, Hagler, Hearns, and Duran
-
uncategorized2 days agoSalvador Sánchez Shatters Wilfredo Gómezs Knockout Streak: A Defining Moment in Boxing History
-
uncategorized2 days agoBob Arum Supports Powerful Boxer as Potential First to KO Canelo Alvarez
-
uncategorized2 days agoFormer World Champion Drago Knocked Out Cold during Apollo Creeds Iconic Entrance
-
uncategorized1 day agoPrince Naseem Hamed Identifies One Fighter Who Can Rival Muhammad Ali as the Greatest in Boxing
-
uncategorized2 days agoRoy Jones Jr Offers Candid Insight on Gervonta Davis vs Shakur Stevenson Super Fight