This Article has been curated by UDBN By Brett Okamoto September 12, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: UBN Opetaia went into the contest as a heavy favorite and looked the part. The finish came after Opetaia hurt Mikaelian badly with a short right hand and another left as Mikaelian looked to clinch. A follow-up right uppercut sent Mikaelian crashing back onto the ropes, essentially out on his feet. It's the first time Mikaelian has been knocked out i

This Article has been curated by UDBN By Brett Okamoto September 12, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: UBN Walton is currently signed to Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, where he has gone 2-0 in appearances in December 2024 and September 2025. MVP, which is not promoting the event, signed off on Walton's involvement. "Most Valuable Promotions will never stand in the way when we are presented with a meaningful opportunity for our athletes, even w

This Article has been curated by UDBN By Brett Okamoto September 12, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: UBN LAS VEGAS -- Jai Opetaia solidified himself as one of the best cruiserweights in boxing Saturday and just might have set up a future contest with WBA champion David Benavidez in the process. Opetaia (31-0, 24 KOs) defeated WBC champion Noel Mikaelian (28-4, 12 KOs) by TKO at 1:30 of the ninth round, when referee Harvey Dock ruled Mikaelian unabl

This Article has been curated by UDBN By Brett Okamoto September 12, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: UBN "Garcia looked incredible," White said. "He did everything he said he was gonna do. We'll see how this plays out. [Garcia] has one more fight with Oscar De La Hoya." Benn lost by knockout for the first time in his career. His only other loss came by decision in the first contest of a heated two-fight rivalry with Chris Eubank Jr. last year. Garc

This Article has been curated by UDBN By Brett Okamoto September 12, 2026 Source: ESPN Image/Photo Source: UBN Garcia's victory was a massive statement, and it took place in Benn's first appearance under the banner of Zuffa Boxing. Garcia remains under promotional contract with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions, but Saturday's event was funded and promoted by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, and Dana Whi

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