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IBF Withdraws Sanction for Opetaia's Title Unification Bout

3/7/2026

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The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has withdrawn sanction for Jai Opetaia, IBF cruiserweight champion, and his March 8, 2026 bout with Brandon Glanton.
Initially approved as a Zuffa Boxing trophy, the IBF now treats the bout as a title unification.
If Opetaia proceeds, the IBF will declare the IBF cruiserweight title vacant, a second loss under similar circumstances.
Opetaia remains undefeated at 29-0 and seeks undisputed cruiserweight status.

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The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has withdrawn sanction for Jai Opetaia, IBF cruiserweight champion, and his March 8, 2026 bout with Brandon Glanton.
Initially approved as a Zuffa Boxing trophy, the IBF now treats the bout as a title unification.
If Opetaia proceeds, the IBF will declare the IBF cruiserweight title vacant, a second loss under similar circumstances.
Opetaia remains undefeated at 29-0 and seeks undisputed cruiserweight status.