Jai Opetaia

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Now formally confirmed…

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The Briedis rematch will be ordered likely on Monday.
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Opetaia is a fighter I really like, machine :box:
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Ruthless-RKO wrote: 01 Oct 2023, 07:28 The Briedis rematch will be ordered likely on Monday.
No way, great fight. If both avoid injuries it’ll probably be better than the first
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I was training over in Queensland, AU and I remember a big hype around Jai and all the boxers were talking about him like he was a big deal. 2019 I think so he was already established.

I thought having him on a UK card was silly but he’s clearly earned a load of fans now and I’d pay to see him if he fought anywhere up north.
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Delta Jay wrote: 01 Oct 2023, 10:33 I was training over in Queensland, AU and I remember a big hype around Jai and all the boxers were talking about him like he was a big deal. 2019 I think so he was already established.

I thought having him on a UK card was silly but he’s clearly earned a load of fans now and I’d pay to see him if he fought anywhere up north.
deffo, we do tend to like Aussie boxers too, Remember Katsidis was always popular on these shores.
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Real deal this lad, very entertaining style and tough as nails also. Interested to see who's next for him.
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Can see him transitioning up to heavyweight quite nicely too. Maybe not a World title winner at heavyweight but definitely someone who will likely earn big bucks.
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Him and CBS would be some fight mind
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wrighty wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 13:22 Him and CBS would be some fight mind
would like to see CBS get a seven figure pay day expensive houses down south :OhYes:
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Glass Joe wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 14:35
wrighty wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 13:22 Him and CBS would be some fight mind
would like to see CBS get a seven figure pay day expensive houses down south :OhYes:
deffo ,what do we reckon he is being paid for current fights? Low 6 figs?
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SeanBrennan wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 16:21
Glass Joe wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 14:35
wrighty wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 13:22 Him and CBS would be some fight mind
would like to see CBS get a seven figure pay day expensive houses down south :OhYes:
deffo ,what do we reckon he is being paid for current fights? Low 6 figs?
Fighters rarely make life changing money outside PPV. Not sure CBS will ever headline a PPV card but could get life changing money travelling to Sauldi or Australia.

No idea on money for CBS last night maybe 60-100k after deductions and tax
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Glass Joe wrote: 07 Oct 2023, 13:33
SeanBrennan wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 16:21
Glass Joe wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 14:35

would like to see CBS get a seven figure pay day expensive houses down south :OhYes:
deffo ,what do we reckon he is being paid for current fights? Low 6 figs?
Fighters rarely make life changing money outside PPV. Not sure CBS will ever headline a PPV card but could get life changing money travelling to Sauldi or Australia.

No idea on money for CBS last night maybe 60-100k after deductions and tax
thanks mate and Jesus, I naively imagine they make high 6 figs.

Admittedly based on zero knowledge.
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he is a tough aussie lad jai bit like cbs think jai will look to rough up cbs see if he strong enough to fend him off, hope it happens i reckon cbs will beat him
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jai would light cbs up, much faster and sharper, can also punch a bit and is tough
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margaret thatcher wrote: 07 Oct 2023, 19:48 jai would light cbs up, much faster and sharper, can also punch a bit and is tough
against who Briedis if i remember rightly closer than cards said ,cbs has been in Okolie,Chamberlain,McCarthy,Riakporhe all big an experienced fighters jai dont offer anything greater than them in terms of speed and power and boxing i think
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ya the world #1

jai won that clearly , very very talented, more than cbs. he was an olympian at 17 for good reason. jai isnt any better than the likes of tommy mac or chamberlain? wtf are you on mate, that's such a bizarre take that im not even sure what to say :lol:
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margaret thatcher wrote: 07 Oct 2023, 21:34 ya the world #1

jai won that clearly , very very talented, more than cbs. he was an olympian at 17 for good reason. jai isnt any better than the likes of tommy mac or chamberlain? wtf are you on mate, that's such a bizarre take that im not even sure what to say :lol:
why tho maggy tomm mac was a euro champ, chamberlain is of the same physical body strength of opetaia that's what i mean ,so you reckon jai is that good then i cant wait then ive seen him fight i dont think he is a superstar like you cbs will battle him
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brilo33 wrote: 07 Oct 2023, 21:57
margaret thatcher wrote: 07 Oct 2023, 21:34 ya the world #1

jai won that clearly , very very talented, more than cbs. he was an olympian at 17 for good reason. jai isnt any better than the likes of tommy mac or chamberlain? wtf are you on mate, that's such a bizarre take that im not even sure what to say :lol:
why tho maggy tomm mac was a euro champ, chamberlain is of the same physical body strength of opetaia that's what i mean ,so you reckon jai is that good then i cant wait then ive seen him fight i dont think he is a superstar like you cbs will battle him
why didn't mention Riakporhe olkie then
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them too

makin a deal out of someone getting a euro title for beating a mediocre opponent (look them up - bilal laggoume), but dismissing a guy who beat the world #1 for a world title? you're not making sense and it sounds like you've never seen jai fight. to say he's got nothing on all those guys is ridiculous. why havent they beaten the top man in the world then? why werent they olympians at 17?

sure, jai is maybe like the 7th best cruiser in the uk :lol:
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jameswilson wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 13:14 Can see him transitioning up to heavyweight quite nicely too. Maybe not a World title winner at heavyweight but definitely someone who will likely earn big bucks.
Do you think? The natural train of thought when watching a cruiser who appears to be excellent is wondering how they would do as a heavyweight.

My immediate thoughts are he's not big enough.
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Cyclops wrote: 08 Oct 2023, 12:16
jameswilson wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 13:14 Can see him transitioning up to heavyweight quite nicely too. Maybe not a World title winner at heavyweight but definitely someone who will likely earn big bucks.
Do you think? The natural train of thought when watching a cruiser who appears to be excellent is wondering how they would do as a heavyweight.

My immediate thoughts are he's not big enough.
Mine too, doesn't seem to have a large frame either although who knows what he walks round at. Could go and 'unify' with the silly Bridger WBC belt, easy trinket.
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If David Nyika progresses fast enough, that would be a natural match up down the line.
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Cyclops wrote: 08 Oct 2023, 12:16
jameswilson wrote: 06 Oct 2023, 13:14 Can see him transitioning up to heavyweight quite nicely too. Maybe not a World title winner at heavyweight but definitely someone who will likely earn big bucks.
Do you think? The natural train of thought when watching a cruiser who appears to be excellent is wondering how they would do as a heavyweight.

My immediate thoughts are he's not big enough.
correct he isnt anywhere near big enough to compete at HW .

But he is the top CW for me and wipes the floor with all comers .
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He may land on Saudi card Dec 23
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