
Opetaia to lose IBF title if he fights for Zuffa belt
Jai Opetaia is set to lose his IBF cruiserweight title if he goes ahead with a fight for a Zuffa Boxing belt against Brandon Glanton on Sunday.
SUNDAY, 08 MARCH 2026, 04:28

Jai Opetaia is set to lose his IBF cruiserweight title if he goes ahead with a fight for a Zuffa Boxing belt against Brandon Glanton on Sunday.

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Amakhosi sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has taken responsibility after Chiefs’ embarrassing 3-0 loss to rivals Orlando Pirates.

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