Undefeated Australian boxer Jai Opetaia achieved ‘Zuffa gold’ in a significant bout, remarkably carrying his IBF cruiserweight title to the weigh-in and into the arena. Opetaia was fully aware that his IBF belt would be forfeited upon his participation in the contest for the Zuffa prize. This strategic choice was made despite his publicly stated ambition to unify all four recognized world titles and ultimately become the undisputed cruiserweight champion, a goal he has consistently championed.
