Jai Opetaia will defend his IBF World Cruiserweight title against Jack Massey at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This contest is part of an undercard for the main event featuring Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol.
Opetaia turned professional in 2015 and boasts an undefeated record with significant knock-outs. Recent victories include a unanimous decision against Mairis Briedis and knockouts over Ellis Zorro and Jordan Thompson. Massey, who started his career in 2013, enters with recent wins but a split record in his last three fights, suffering a loss to Joseph Parker but gaining technical wins against Isaac Chamberlain and Steve Eloundou Ntere.
Live coverage for the Jai Opetaia vs Jack Massey main card will start at 01:00 PM EST on DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Jai Opetaia vs Jack Massey |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-10-12 | 13:00 | 14:20 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-10-12 | 10:00 | 11:20 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-10-12 | 18:00 | 19:20 |
| Australia | 2024-10-13 | 05:00 | 06:20 |
The boxing match between Jai Opetaia and Jack Massey will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 12, 2024. The fight is scheduled to start at 2:20 PM EST. This match is part of the undercard event before the main event featuring Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol.
Opetaia and Massey will compete for the IBF World Cruiserweight Title over 12 rounds. Please note that the ring walk time for each fight might vary depending on how long earlier fights last.
For viewers watching from different countries, check the start times listed in your local time zone table to ensure you don't miss any action.
Jai Opetaia will face Jack Massey for the IBF World Cruiserweight Title.
Opetaia, who turned pro in 2015, boasts an undefeated record of 25 wins, with a commendable 76% KO rate, holding the IBF World Cruiser title. His recent victory over Mairis Briedis, a seasoned fighter with a strong record, positions him well against Massey whose experience is slightly lesser comparatively.
Massey started his professional career in 2013 and has a fighting tally of 22 wins. His last win against Isaac Chamberlain, who has a balanced win/loss record, hints at Massey being challenged by Opetaia’s undefeated streak and greater championship round experience.
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| Method of victory | Jai Opetaia | Jack Massey |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.3 (-390) | 20.0 (+1900) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.6 (+460) | 28.0 (+2700) |
You can watch Jai Opetaia vs Jack Massey via DAZN, ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Jai Opetaia vs Jack Massey |