Opetaia sues IBF to return cruiserweight world title
Boxer Jai Opetaia starts legal action in the United States to try to force the IBF to hand back the cruiserweight world title.
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"The conspirators and, most recently, the WBC have taken steps to freeze out Jai from other future bouts."
— Jai Opetaia , Athlete
Key People
Dana White is the president of the UFC and chief of Zuffa Boxing.
Professional boxer who has been cited in Opetaia's lawsuit.
Undefeated boxer and two-time IBF cruiserweight world champion.
Professional boxer mentioned in the context of Opetaia's legal action.
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Boxer Jai Opetaia starts legal action in the United States to try to force the IBF to hand back the cruiserweight world title.
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