TLDR Jai Opetaia defeated Noel Mikaelian via ninth-round TKO to retain his cruiserweight championships Ryan Garcia stopped Conor Benn in the second round to keep his WBC welterweight title Opetaia and David Benavidez agreed to fight in 2027 on Cinco de Mayo weekend Garcia knocked down Benn with a powerful right hand followed by a devastating combination Opetaia remained undefeated despite suffering injuries from an early head clash Sources: nine.com.au | skysports.com
Australian boxing champion Jai Opetaia retained his cruiserweight titles with a ninth-round stoppage victory over Noel Mikaelian at a Zuffa Boxing card in Las Vegas on September 12, 2026. The win keeps Opetaia’s undefeated record intact and sets up a potential blockbuster fight for undisputed champion status in 2027.
Opetaia landed a right hook in the clinch that stunned Mikaelian before following up with two powerful left hooks that sent his opponent stumbling backward into the ropes. The combination counted as a technical knockdown, and the referee waved off the fight after determining Mikaelian could not continue safely.
“He’s out on his feet,” commentator Max Kellerman said on Paramount during the broadcast. Fello...