Jai Opetaia is set to make his first defence of the IBF cruiserweight title when he faces Jordan Thomson on September 30, live on DAZN (excluding Australia and New Zealand).
Opetaia (22-0 17 KOs) claimed the IBF crown thanks to a victory over Mairis Briedis in July 2022, the last time the Australian fighter was in the ring. Now he puts the strap on the line against Thompson (15-0, 12 KOs), last seen in action in a TKO victory over Luke Watkins in April.
Opetaia vs. Thompson isn't the only world title fight on the card, as Ellie Scotney and Laura Soledad Griffa will face off for Scotney's IBF super-bantamweight title.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Opetaia vs. Thompson.
Opetaia vs. Thompson fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, September 30
- Time: 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): TBA
The event is set to get underway at 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks still to be determined.
Can I watch Opetaia vs. Thompson on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries around the globe (excluding Australia and New Zealand). You can sign up for a subscription here.
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
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Where is the Opetaia vs. Thompson fight?
The fight will take place at the OVO Arena Wembley, London.
Ticket information for Opetaia vs. Thompson
Ticket information for this fight will be available soon.
Jai Opetaia record and bio
- Nationality: Australian
- Date of birth: June 30, 1995
- Height: 6' 2"
- Reach: 76"
- Total fights: 22
- Record: 22-0 (17 KOs)
Jordan Thompson record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: n/a
- Height: 6' 6"
- Reach: n/a
- Total fights: 15
- Record: 15-0 (12 KOs)
Opetaia vs. Thompson fight card
- Jai Opetaia vs. Jordan Thomson; For Opetaia's IBF cruiserweight title
- Ellie Scotney vs. Laura Soledad Griffa; For Scotney's IBF super-bantamweight title
- Cheavon Clarke vs. Vasil Ducar; For the vacant IBF international cruiserweight title
- Rhiannon Dixon vs. Katherina Thanderz; For the vacant EBU European lightweight title
- George Liddard vs. TBA; Middleweight
- Maiseyrose Courtney vs. TBA; Flyweight
- Shannon Ryan vs. TBA; Super-flyweight
- Jimmy Sains vs. TBA; Middleweight