Chris Hyde - Truenewj

Jai Opetaia to be stripped of IBF cruiserweight title if he fights at Zuffa Boxing 4

truenewj3 months ago03 mins

The IBF announced Friday that it has withdrawn its sanction for Jai Opetaia’s voluntary defense of his cruiserweight title against Brandon Glanton on Sunday in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 4. After weeks of uncertainty, the sanctioning body approved the voluntary defense after being assured by Opetaia’s team that the fight would not be…

Nikita Tszyu vs. Michael Zerafa declared no contest after controversial finish, angering Brisbane crowd

truenewj5 months ago02 mins

Michael Zerafa officially suffer another loss to his boxing record on Friday, but the damage to his reputation could be just as costly. The much-anticipated Australian domestic clash between Zerafa and rising star Nikita Tszyu, brother of former world champion Tim Tszyu and son of Australian boxing legend Kosta Tszyu, was declared a no-contest just…