Jai Popetaia defends his IBF CruiserGeight world champion on Sunday, June 8 at the Gold Coast Convertion Center in Broadbeach, Australia to fight against the unbeaten Italian Claudio Squeo Living in Daz 5:00 am ET /bst /bst /bst /bst aest Aest.
The main event loop is expected to be around 8:00 a.m. ET/1:00 pm/bst/pm Aest. The bottom card action starts locally at 4:15 pm Aest.
Trouble on the scale
Squeo almost came in Under 9 pounds Lightweight limit, marking the scales at 86.7 kg (191.2 lbs), while Opetaia has an upper limit of 90.45 kg (199.4 lbs). The difference is not subtle, either a desperate strategy or a red flag. Unless there is a sideways going, no one will enter such a battle.
The Squeo is usually about 88 kg. Descend below it before the biggest night of his life? This is shaky. He’d better count on speed, because if it turned into a gunfight, he’d probably be toast.
Opetaia’s camp was not stopped either. After missing out on Keyshawn Davis in the U.S. this weekend, Opetaia told Dazn: “It’s the Bull***.” He has been paying his opponent in his pocket. This man has no time to talk nonsense.
Additionally, his father/coach Tapu Petaia suffered from health fears Friday due to chest pain, but was said to be pretty good and would still be around the corner. Even during Battle Week, the circus will never stop.
The bottom card brings a hole punch
Conor Wallace approached Dylan Colin in a lightweight lightweight match, while Taylor Blizzard fought Rocky Ogden in a lightweight match that could steal the show. Join the sub-weight Daniel Keating and Blake Minto, adding a card of teeth to Max McIntyre vs. Ricaia Warren in the middle of the super.
Why do you want to see
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Opetaia is a destructive ball – Four of his last five knockout matches, no one wants to face him.
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Squeo looked from his depths – But sometimes desperate men sway the hardest.
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Opetaia speaks his thoughts – Blast our fighters and pay for the challenger in person.
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Today is Sunday evening in Australia – But brutal breakfast for British and American fight fans.
Where to watch
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stream: Living in Daz
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Start time: 5:00 am / 2:00 am pt / 10:00 am BST / 7:00 PM Aest Aest
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Main Event Loop: 8:00 am ET / 5:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM BST / 10:00 PM Aest Aest
Event information
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date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
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Place: Gold Coast Convention Center, Australia, Australia
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broadcast: Living in Daz
Complete battle card
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Jairiia vs. Claudio Squo – Lightweight (IBF World Champion)
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Conor Wallace and Dylan Colin – Lightweight Heavyweight
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Taylor Blizzard and Rocky Ogden – Lightweight
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Daniel Keating – Mediumweight
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Max McIntyre vs. Ricaia Warren – Super middleweight
Last updated on June 7, 20125
