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Opetaia Eyes Benavidez After March 8 Debut

2/7/2026

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  • Jai Opetaia, the IBF cruiserweight champion, aims to fight David Benavidez before moving to the heavyweight division.
  • Benavidez is set to challenge Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez for the WBA and WBO titles on May 2.
  • Opetaia must first defeat Brandon Glanton in his Zuffa Boxing debut on March 8.
  • Benavidez has outlined a three-fight plan, including potential bouts with Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, while pursuing a fight with Canelo Alvarez.