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JAI OPETAIA returns to the ring TONIGHT against old foe Mairis Briedis in a massive rematch for the vacant IBF cruiserweight world title.

The Australian overcame Breidis in an entertaining fight almost two years ago, winning the IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles.

Jai Opetaia beat Mairis Briedis in a tight contest almost two years ago
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Jai Opetaia beat Mairis Briedis in a tight contest almost two years ago

Since then, Opetaia - who also vacated the IBF belt - has faced two Brits in Jordan Thompson and Ellis Zorro, knocking them both out in the fourth and first rounds respectively.

Briedis hasn't been in the boxing ring since his loss to Opetaia, but is now looking to win back his title.

The bout will take place in Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.

When is Opetaia vs Briedis?

  • Opetaia vs Briedis will take place on Saturday, May 18.
  • The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Ring-walks can be expected at around 9.30pm BST and is the co-main event of the evening.

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What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

  • Opetaia's clash with Briedis will be shown live on THREE channels in the UK - TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.
  • You can live stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app and DAZN PPV.
  • A price for the pay-per-view clash has yet to be announced.

Opetaia vs Briedis full card

  • Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk - undisputed WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles
  • Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis - vacant IBF cruiserweight title
  • Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace - IBF super-featherweight title
  • Agit Kabayel vs Frank Sanchez
  • Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar
  • Mark Chamberlain vs Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab
  • Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev
  • David Nyika vs Michael Seitz
  • Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
Mairis Briedis shows off his insane power in intense training session
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