Hemi Ahio and Faiga Opelu will battle at the Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. This heavyweight fight serves as the undercard before David Nyika faces Tommy Karpency.
Ahio, entering the ring with a 22-1 record, turned professional in 2013. His powerful finishing ability is noted in wins over Lucas Browne and Amron Sands this year, both stopped via TKO. Opponent Opelu comes in less steady with a 16-5-2 record, losing his recent bout to Joseph Goodall by TKO but claiming victory against Mostyn Niemann with a knockout. With Ahio’s consistent knockouts against higher-caliber opponents compared to Opelu’s mixed outcomes, this fight tilts toward Ahio having the upper hand due to his formidable hit power.
Hemi Ahio emerges as the significant favorite with odds at 1.4 (-250), signaling strong confidence in his victory. Faiga Opelu, positioned as the underdog, stands at 3.1 (+215), suggesting a less favored outcome. Betting on Ahio requires a $250 bet to win an additional $100, pointing to his favored status. Conversely, a $100 bet on Opelu could return $215, making it a riskier but potential high-reward choice.
Live coverage for the Hemi Ahio vs Faiga Opelu main card will start at 04:00 AM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
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| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Hemi Ahio vs Faiga Opelu |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-09-14 | 04:00 | 05:10 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-09-14 | 01:00 | 02:10 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-09-14 | 09:00 | 10:10 |
| Australia | 2024-09-14 | 20:00 | 21:10 |
You can watch Hemi Ahio vs Faiga Opelu via DAZN.
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