Jai Opetaia: Anyone who has The Ring championship is the best in their division, it’s a badge of honor
“I believe that anyone who has The Ring championship is the best fighter in the world in their weight division,” Ring Magazine/IBF cruiserweight champ Opetaia said. “I feel like holding the cruiserweight belt is a privilege. It’s a badge of honor to be able to carry that around. To be able to defend it the way I did, it’s an honor. It’s a good feeling to be able to carry that belt over my shoulder.”
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read moreFight Night Program – Week of Oct. 27 – Nov. 1
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read moreThe Ring ratings reviewed 2023: Heavyweight
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read moreThe 50 most influential people in boxing
Based on the comments and data, expert opinions, and observations, journalist Brian Mazique compiled a list of the 50 most influential people in boxing. The list is not in order of influence but instead categorized by the most prominent roles in the industry.
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