- Jai Opetaia has sealed a fifth-round stoppage victory in opposition to Claudio Squeo
- The Aussie fighter has now revealed who he needs to fulfill within the ring subsequent
Jai Opetaia has retained his IBF and Ring Journal cruiserweight world titles after defeating Claudio Squeo on Sunday.
The Australian positioned his world titles on the road in a bid to safe a unification struggle and after stopping his Italian opponent within the fifth spherical, showing to interrupt his opponent’s jaw.
Opetaia, 29, now closing in on a blockbuster bout with WBO and WBA cruiserweight champion Gilberto Ramirez, as soon as once more calling out the Mexican fighter following the struggle.
‘Subsequent struggle is Zurdo Ramirez,’ he stated.
Opetaia has beforehand known as out the WBA and WBO title holder on a number of events however on Sunday revealed that Ramirez has agreed to a struggle.
‘He is talked about me, he is advised me he’ll struggle me subsequent up. So let’s get it on. I am chasing that belt.
Jai Opetaia prolonged his 28-0 streak on Sunday after stopping Claudio Squeo within the fifth spherical of their world title struggle
Opetaia (proper) landed a brutal proper hand on the cheek of Squeo (left), forcing his opponent to the canvas
‘I consider I am the very best boxer within the cruiserweight division and that is all I need to show,’ he added.
When pressed on whether or not Ramirez was operating afraid of him, Opetaia responded: ‘I am not right here to unhealthy mouth him. I am not right here to beat him down or something. He isn’t right here to defend himself. However the struggle is simple to be made.’
‘We’re prepared. Everytime you name we’re prepared. Let’s do it.’
On Sunday, he confirmed his intent, utilising his dimension and persistence to defeat Squeo.
He regarded centered as he stalked his opponent across the ring within the opening two rounds, with Opetaia getting caught into his 34-year-old opponent, within the second spherical.
The Aussie landed an excellent uppercut on his opponent within the third earlier than touchdown some brutal mixtures to the Italian’s head and physique.
Squeo started to tire and located himself on the canvas at first of the fourth spherical following a blow to his decrease stomach.
And because the Gold Coast crowd bayed for the 6ft 2in Aussie southpaw to safe the win within the fifth spherical, Opetaia stepped into the center of the ring and unloaded a belting proper hand on the chin of Squeo, who couldn’t get better.
It means, Opetaia (left) will retain his IBF and Ring Journal world titles, following the dominant win
He additionally confirmed his class after the struggle, heading straight over to Squeo to verify on his opponent
After the assembly, Opetaia then known as out Mexican fighter, Gilberton ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez
Opetaia has beforehand known as out Ramirez for a unification fiight however it seems the pair may very well be nearer than ever to lastly getting into the ring.
The Italian hunkered down within the nook of the ring and took a second to get better.
The referee started to rely however the Italian couldn’t muster a second comeback from the ground and the struggle was waved over with Opetaia extending his unbeaten streak.
The Australian confirmed his class after the struggle was waved, instantly sensing his opponent was in some bother, earlier than advancing over to Squeo, wrapping his arm round him and strolling him again in the direction of his nook.
Opetaia and Ramirez may meet later this October.
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