Two weeks ago, information appeared that Jai Opetaia (29-0, 23 KO) will return to the ring on March 8 in Las Vegas. And it seems it can now be said with great probability who his opponent will be. The information is not yet official, as negotiations are still ongoing and contracts have not yet been signed. However, everything seems to point to the IBF cruiserweight champion meeting Brandon Glanton (21-3, 18 KO).
The American has had his last three fights against quite serious opponents, with 2 wins and 1 loss in this series. First, in Russia, he won early in the eleventh round against Aleksei Egorov by knockout, then lost by points to Chris Billam-Smith, and then in October, he faced Marcus Browne and again secured an early victory, compelling his opponent to cease continuing after the 6th round.
Recall that Opetaia recently signed a contract with Zuffa Boxing, a project sponsored by Dana White. According to White's own statements, he intends to enter a "war" with major promotions, seeking to create something akin to the UFC, but in boxing. This might somewhat limit his room for maneuver, hence the choice of such a serious opponent as Glanton.
