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Cruiserweight · After the fight · First reported: 13 Sept, 09:50 · Boxen1

Jai Opetaia defeats Noel Mikaelian by KO in ninth round

Jai Opetaia defeated Noel Mikaelian by stoppage in the ninth round. The Australian boxer ended the fight with a powerful series of punches. After the victory, Opetaia declared he wants to face David Benavidez, WBA and WBO champion.

Sky emphasizes acceptance of Benavidez's challenge, Wasserman describes the final combination as four punches.

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Opetaia stops Mikaelian spectacularly – now showdown with Benavidez?
Boxen1 · DE · celebratory · first reported
original: Opetaia stoppt Mikaelian spektakulär – jetzt Showdown mit Benavidez?

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13 Sept · 09:50
Boxen1: Opetaia stops Mikaelian spectacularly – now showdown with Benavidez?
13 Sept · 12:00
Sky Sports Boxing: Fight Highlights: Opetaia stops Mikaelian to set up Benavidez mega fight
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