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Opetaia vs. Glanton Set for March 8 Zuffa Boxing Main Event to Crown Inaugural Cruiserweight Champion

The bout launches Zuffa’s title framework as uncertainty persists over IBF involvement and pending legislation that could formalize promoter-run championships.

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Jai Opetaia wants to add another belt to his collection. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)
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Overview

  • UFC CEO Dana White announced Jai Opetaia will face Brandon Glanton in the Zuffa Boxing 04 main event on March 8 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, streaming on Paramount+.
  • The matchup will award Zuffa Boxing’s first championship in any division with the inaugural world cruiserweight title at stake.
  • It remains unclear whether Opetaia’s IBF belt will also be on the line, with no confirmation from Zuffa or the IBF despite Opetaia entering as the reigning IBF champion.
  • Opetaia is undefeated at 29-0 (23 KOs), holds The Ring and IBF cruiserweight titles, and signed with Zuffa after struggles securing unification fights.
  • Glanton is 21-3 (18 KOs), has gone 4-3 in his last seven bouts with competitive decision losses, and was most recently victorious by sixth-round stoppage.