Jai Opetaia made a significant and deliberate choice, entering the arena for his pursuit of Zuffa gold while still carrying his IBF cruiserweight title. The undefeated Australian boxer was fully aware that engaging in this fight would result in him being stripped of that very belt. This decision came despite his often-stated ambition to become the undisputed cruiserweight champion by collecting all four recognized world titles, a sacrifice he was prepared to make for this new opportunity.
