Undefeated cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia is suing the IBF after they stripped him of his title in March, claiming it’s payback for signing with rival promotion Zuffa Boxing. The 100-page Nevada lawsuit demands his championship reinstatement, arguing the IBF sabotaged his Zuffa debut against Brandon Glanton — a fight they pulled sanctioning from just before the press conference. Losing the IBF belt blocks potential unification bouts with top rivals like David Benavidez, even though Opetaia still holds The Ring and Zuffa titles. This isn’t the first time the IBF has clashed with Opetaia’s title defenses, and the legal battle could reshape how sanctioning bodies handle new promotions.
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