Jai Opetaia, the reigning IBF cruiserweight champion, garnered significant attention during fight-week media obligations by appearing without his official red-and-gold title belt. This notable absence has intensified speculation regarding whether the IBF championship will genuinely be contested in his highly anticipated March 8 bout against Brandon Glanton at the Meta Apex.
The undefeated Australian boxer, while posing for pre-event photographs, was conspicuously missing the familiar emblem of his championship. This development has only fueled ongoing discussions, especially given the concurrent appearance of a ‘Zuffa belt’ during the same fight week, adding another layer of intrigue to the upcoming clash.
