Background

Briedis vs Opetaia: IBF Cruiserweight Title Vacant as Briedis Loses Point for Elbow

Latvian boxer Mairis Briedis had 1 point deducted for elbowing in the second round of his IBF cruiserweight title fight againstJai Opetaia.

Due to a failure to pay the sanction fee, the IBF title became vacant.

Briedis, born on January 13, 1985, is a three-time cruiserweight world champion. He has held the IBF and Ring titles in the past.

Briedis is scheduled to face Opetaia on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The Ring of Fire card featuring Opetaia vs Briedis is set to begin at [Insert Time] on Saturday, May 18, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Opetaia, a former MMA fighter, has an impressive boxing record of 13-1 with 11 knockouts. The 26-year-old is currently ranked 13th at middleweight.