Jai Opetaia Stops Noel Mikaelian in the Ninth, Then Shakes Hands With His Next Problem
Opetaia moves to 31-0, hands Mikaelian the first stoppage loss of his career, adds the WBA belt — and agrees
DJ Green
September 15, 2026
Pacific Islander boxing coverage — Jai Opetaia, Joseph Parker and the Samoan, Tongan and Maori fighters on world title cards, plus the prospects coming out of the islands and the diaspora.
Opetaia moves to 31-0, hands Mikaelian the first stoppage loss of his career, adds the WBA belt — and agrees
Teremoana Teremoana’s perfect professional record remains intact. The Australian heavyweight and Cook Islands representative delivered another dominant performance on Wednesday
Joseph Parker’s Return to the Heavyweight Frontline On August 5, 2026, the heavyweight division received a jolt of renewed energy
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Under the lights in Orlando, Teremoana Teremoana continued his undefeated run with a statement that left no questions. The Aussie
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