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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Opetaia Captures Inaugural Zuffa Cruiserweight Crown in Vegas

Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton at Zuffa Boxing 4 in Las Vegas to win the first-ever Zuffa Cruiserweight title, dominating with smart footwork and clipped hooks while the bout featured controversial officiating that included point deductions. Opetaia, now the inaugural champion, remains a top cruiserweight contender even after being stripped of the IBF title, with The Ring belt still in his possession. The boxing landscape ahead includes May 2’s Ramirez vs. Benavidez for WBA/WBO titles, while other belts (WBC, IBF) are held or vacant as the division eyes undisputed status.

via MMA Mania|

#boxing #cruiserweight #las-vegas

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Opetaia outpunches Glanton to crown the first Zuffa Boxing champ

Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton by unanimous decision on a Zuffa Boxing card in Las Vegas, improving to 30-0 (23 KO) and becoming the first Zuffa Boxing world champion, though he was stripped of the IBF title amid a sanctioning-body dispute. The scores were 119-106 on all cards, with Opetaia docked a point for holding in the 11th. Glanton dropped to 21-4 and fought hard, even as he was penalized for holding and a low blow. Opetaia also holds the Ring Magazine cruiserweight title and voiced interest in unifying the division, potentially facing the Ramirez-Benavidez winner.

via Bad Left Hook|

#brandon-glanton #cruiserweight #jai-opetaia

boxing1 month ago•21 min saved

Opetaia Cruises to Inaugural Zuffa Cruiserweight Crown in Las Vegas

Jai Opetaia defeated Brandon Glanton by unanimous decision (119-106 on all cards) over 12 rounds to claim the inaugural Zuffa cruiserweight title in Las Vegas, moving to 30-0 while Glanton falls to 21-4. The undercard saw Ricardo Salas stop Jesus Saracho in eight rounds; Pablo Rubio Jr. UD Adan Palma (Rubio improves to 15-0, Palma to 14-1); Vlad Panin stop Shinard Bunch in the ninth; Joshua Juarez UD Jardae Anderson; a six-round draw between Jaycob Ramos and Ethan Perez; a six-round draw between Brady Ochoa and Adrian Serrano; and Emiliano Alvarado remain undefeated with a UD over Erick Rosado (59-54 on all cards).

via Boxing News 24|

#boxing #brandon-glanton #cruiserweight

sports3 months ago•1 min saved

Jake Paul Drops Out of WBA Cruiserweight Rankings After Joshua Fight

Jake Paul lost his WBA cruiserweight ranking after being defeated by Anthony Joshua in December, suffering a broken jaw and a sixth-round knockout in Miami, leading to his removal from the top 15 rankings and being replaced by Edin Puhalo.

via Al Jazeera|

#anthony-joshua #boxing #cruiserweight

sports9 months ago•10 min saved

Jake Paul Dominates Chavez Jr., Calls for Tougher Opponents

Jake Paul defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision in a cruiserweight boxing match, dominating most rounds with little resistance from Chavez, who showed signs of fatigue and inactivity. Paul expressed interest in fighting for a world title and is expected to be ranked by the WBA, with potential future matchups against other champions.

via CBS Sports|

#boxing #cruiserweight #decision-win

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Jake Paul Dominates Andre August with First-Round KO Victory"

Jake Paul secures a first-round knockout victory over Andre August, signaling the next phase of his boxing career as he aims to establish himself as a contender for the cruiserweight title. Paul's win came with a powerful right uppercut that sent August crashing to the canvas. This fight marks a shift in direction for Paul, focusing on gaining experience rather than seeking prominence. In the co-feature, Franchon Crews-Dezurn upsets Shadasia Green to regain the WBC super middleweight title.

via ESPN|

#andre-august #boxing #cruiserweight

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Jake Paul's Brashness and Boxing Showdown with Andre August: Complete Guide and Live Updates

Jake Paul and Andre August had an intense faceoff during the ceremonial weigh-ins for their upcoming cruiserweight boxing match at MVP's Most Valuable Prospects IV. Paul, coming off a win against Nate Diaz, has defeated several ex-UFC stars, while August is on a five-fight winning streak and expected to be Paul's toughest opponent yet.

via MMA Junkie|

#andre-august #boxing #cruiserweight

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Jake Paul Set to Face Pro Boxer Andre August in December Boxing Match

Jake Paul's next opponent in his boxing career will be pro boxer Andre August, with the fight scheduled for December 15 in Orlando, Florida. This marks a shift for Paul, who has previously faced older MMA fighters. August, with a record of 10-1, is Paul's most experienced opponent in boxing so far. The event will be streamed on DAZN and will also feature a WBC women's super middleweight title fight.

via ESPN|

#andre-august #boxing #cruiserweight

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Canelo Alvarez's Next Opponent Revealed

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is in talks to fight WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack, who weighs over 30 pounds more than him. The financial terms and date are agreed, but the weight is the point of contention. Canelo has already fought at light heavyweight, but was dominated by Dmitry Bivol.

via Marca English|

#badou-jack #boxing #canelo-alvarez