Opetaia to face Mikaelian, title status unclear

Jai Opetaia will fight WBC cruiserweight world champion Norair Mikaelian on September 12 in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena, confirmed by Zuffa Boxing on Tuesday. The bout will serve as the co-main event to Ryan Garcia's WBC welterweight title fight against Conor Benn. The title status of the fight remains uncertain, as the WBC had ordered Mikaelian to face David Benavidez next, though Mikaelian stated he intends to defend his championship against Opetaia.