Jai Opetaia faces Claudio Squeo on Sunday, June 8, live from GCCEC on the Gold Coast, Australia. The pair square off in a scheduled 12-round bout, with the IBF cruiserweight title on the line.
Two-time and current champion Opetaia (27-0, 21 KOs) makes the third defense of his belt during his second reign. In his previous outing in January, the undefeated 29-year-old Sydney southpaw stopped David Nyika in the fourth round. Unbeaten 34-year-old Squeo (17-0, 9 KOs) of Italy, who previously held the European strap, challenges for a world title in his first fight outside his home country.
On the Opetaia vs Squeo undercard, Tyler Blizzard (9-0, 4 KOs) takes on Rocky Ogden (7-2, 5 KOs) in a 10-round all-Australian battle for the IBF Pan Pacific featherweight strap. Also, Danny Keating (9-0, 5 KOs) of Ireland and Blake Minto (16-6-2, 4 KOs) of Australia go head-to-head in a 10-rounder at welterweight.
Plus, Australia-based Conor Wallace (15-1, 11 KOs) of Northern Ireland and Dylan Colin (14-1, 4 KOs) of France clash in an eight-rounder at light heavyweight. Additionally, Brisbane-based Max McIntyre (7-0, 6 KOs) and Ricaia Warren (5-0, 4 KOs) of New Zealand meet in an eight-rounder at super middleweight.
Opetaia vs Squeo results
Get Opetaia vs Squeo full fight card results below.
Main card
- Jai Opetaia def. Claudio Squeo by KO (R5)
- Conor Wallace def. Dylan Colin by unanimous decision (77-75, 78-74, 77-75)
- Tyler Blizzard def. Rocky Ogden by unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 98-92)
- Danny Keating def. Blake Minto by unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90)
- Max McIntyre def. Ricaia Warren by KO (R6)
Prelims
- Austin Aokuso def. Ikenna Enyi by unanimous decision (58-55, 60-53, 59-53)
- Mariah Turner def. Leah Reuben by unanimous decision (80-72, 77-75, 77-75)
- Xavier Fletcher def. Alivereti Dodomo by TKO (R2, 2:05)
- Jack Gregory def. Matt Floyd by unanimous decision (40-36, 4-36, 40-36)
Opetaia vs Squeo live blog
Video: Opetaia vs Squeo full card highlights
The highlight video from the event – including Jai Opetaia vs Claudio Squeo, as well as the undercard action – is now streaming.
Jai Opetaia stops Claudio Squeo in fifth round to retain title
Jai Opetaia (28-0, 22 KOs) takes a dominant win over Claudio Squeo (17-1, 9 KOs) to make the third successful defense of his IBF cruiserweight title during his second reign. The Australian southpaw dropped the challenger from Italy with a big right hook. Squeo took a knee and didn’t beat the count to continue.
Main event time: Opetaia vs Squeo for IBF 200-pound title
Australia’s two-time IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia (27-0, 21 KOs) makes the third defense of his belt during his second reign against unbeaten challenger Claudio Squeo (17-0, 9 KOs) of Italy. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds.
Conor Wallace defeats Dylan Colin by decision
Conor Wallace (16-1, 11 KOs) of Northern Ireland defeats Dylan Colin (14-2, 4 KOs) of France by unanimous decision at light heavyweight. The judges scored the eight-round bout 77-75, 78-74, and 77-75.
Tyler Blizzard defeats Rocky Ogden by decision
Tyler Blizzard (10-0, 4 KOs) defeats Rocky Ogden (7-3, 5 KOs) by unanimous decision to win the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title. After 10 rounds at featherweight, the judges scored the fight 99-91, 99-91, and 98-92.
Danny Keating defeats Blake Minto by decision
Danny Keating (10-0, 5 KOs) of Ireland defeats Blake Minto (16-7-2, 4 KOs) of Australia by unanimous decision at welterweight. After 10 rounds, all three scores were 100-90.
Jai Opetaia is in the building
One half of the main event, champion Jai Opetaia, arrives at the arena.
Max McIntyre stops Ricaia Warren in sixth round
Brisbane-based Max McIntyre (8-0, 7 KOs) stops Ricaia Warren (5-1, 4 KOs) of New Zealand in the sixth round of their super middleweight contest. The referee jumped in and waved the fight off after Warren’s mouthpiece went flying following another punch landed by McIntyre.
Austin Aokuso defeats Ikenna Enyi by decision
Rounding out the prelims, Austin Aokuso (9-0, 3 KOs) defeats Ikenna Enyi (2-1) by decision. After six rounds at light heavyweight, the scores were 58-55, 60-53, and 59-53. In the final round, Aokuso scored a knockdown with a left hand.
Mariah Turner defeats Leah Reuben to win Australian title
Mariah Turner (10-1, 5 KOs) defeats Leah Reuben (1-2-1, 1 KO) by unanimous decision to win the vacant Australian featherweight title. The judges scored the eight-round fight 80-72, 77-75, and 77-75.
Xavier Fletcher stops Alivereti Dodomo in second round
Xavier Fletcher (6-0, 5 KOs) stops Alivereti Dodomo (4-8, 3 KOs) in the second round. On his way to victory, Fletcher sent Dodomo to the canvas in the first round with body shots, and again in the second with a right hand. Dodomo’s corner threw in the towel.
Jack Gregory defeats Matt Floyd by decision
In the event opener, Jack Gregory (6-1, 2 KOs) defeats Matt Floyd (15-2, 10 KOs) by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the fight 40-36.
Opetaia vs Squeo free prelims
Among the Opetaia vs Squeo prelims, Mariah Turner and Leah Reuben duel for the vacant Australian featherweight title. Plus, Austin Aokuso takes on Ikenna Enyi at light heavyweight, Xavier Fletcher meets Alivereti Dodomo at super middleweight, and Matt Floyd faces Jack Gregory at an 85-kg catchweight.
Mahoney vs Colmenares reportedly off
The scheduled super welterweight bout between Australia’s Ben Mahoney (15-0-1, 8 KOs) and Eddy Colmenares (9-2-1, 9 KOs) of Venezuela appears to have been canceled, subject to confirmation.
Who wins Opetaia vs Squeo world title showdown
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Video: Jai Opetaia KO's David Nyika in fourth round
In case you missed it – the fight highlight video featuring Jai Opetaia in his January bout against David Nyika is now streaming.
Opetaia vs Squeo: How to watch & start time
Opetaia vs Squeo airs live on DAZN. The start time is 5:00 AM ET in the U.S., and 10:00 AM BST in the UK. The local start time in Australia is 7:00 PM AEST. The prelims begin two and a half hours earlier.