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Opetaia–Glanton Set for Zuffa Boxing’s First Title Fight at Meta APEX on March 8

The IBF says it is still deliberating Jai Opetaia’s title status for the bout, leaving uncertainty over whether his belt will be on the line.

Overview

  • Zuffa Boxing 04 will crown the promotion’s inaugural cruiserweight champion when Jai Opetaia faces Brandon Glanton in Las Vegas, streaming on Paramount+.
  • Opetaia enters as the undefeated Ring Magazine champion at 29-0 (23 KOs) after an eighth‑round knockout of Huseyin Cinkara in his most recent defense.
  • Glanton, 21-3 (18 KOs), stopped Marcus Browne in October and has seven consecutive wins inside the distance, with no recorded knockdowns against him.
  • The IBF told Uncrowned it is still reviewing the situation, and its rules state Opetaia could be stripped if he fights at 200 pounds in an unsanctioned bout.
  • The full card is confirmed, with Ricardo Salas vs. Jesus Saracho in the 10‑round welterweight co‑main and Adan Palma vs. Pablo Rubio Jr opening the main card, plus a five‑fight prelim lineup.