Jai Opetaia Joins Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn Card For September 12 Return

The Ring cruiserweight champion will compete in the co-main event at T-Mobile Arena, with his opponent still to be confirmed.

Jai Opetaia will return on September 12 after securing the co-main event slot on the Ryan Garcia versus Conor Benn card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Ring cruiserweight champion is still waiting for an opponent as plans for one of the year’s biggest boxing events continue to take shape.

Mike Coppinger reported that sources confirmed the Australian star’s place on the bill.

His addition gives the promotion another world-class attraction beneath the headliner, where Garcia meets Benn for the WBC welterweight title. Interest in the show has already been substantial, with ticket sales reaching impressive levels following its announcement.

Opetaia, 31, enters the bout after a wide 12-round unanimous decision over Brandon Glanton on March 8 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The former IBF champion has remained active outside the ring as well, filing a lawsuit against the sanctioning body this month in an effort to regain the title he lost after the Glanton fight and to prevent the organization from recognizing a new champion while the case is pending.

Attention now turns to who will share the ring with Opetaia. Several names remain under consideration, although no agreement has been announced. Confirmation of his opponent will complete one of September’s strongest boxing cards, pairing one of the sport’s premier cruiserweights with one of the year’s most anticipated main events. The announcement is expected in the coming weeks as preparations continue.

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