Jai Opetaia defeats Noel Mikaelian to set up fight against David Benavidez
Jai Opetaia and David Benavidez have taken the matchmaking into their own hands after the Australian stopped Noel…
His side: Noel Mikaelian lays out why he rejects Don King and WBC for Jai Opetaia fight
“I’m looking forward to it. [Opetaia’s] a very good fighter, very strong, a good technician, Southpaw,” Mikaelian said.…
Aussie boxer Jai Opetaia in major ‘corruption’ scandal, launches legal action to force the IBF to hand back the cruiserweight world title.
Boxer Jai Opetaia has launched legal action in the United States in a bid to force the International…
Advisor says WBC cruiserweight champ Noel Mikaelian intends to face David Benavidez, not Jai Opetaia
Anthony Girges, advisor for WBC cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian, told BoxingScene Tuesday that Mikaelian prefers to face WBO cruiserweight…
Mauricio Sulaiman: David Benavidez fighting for WBC cruiserweight title next
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman made clear Monday that his organization’s cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian loses his belt once…
Noel Mikaelian ordered to defend WBC cruiserweight title against unified champ David Benavidez
David Benavidez is no doubt a beneficiary of the battle between Zuffa Boxing and the sport’s major sanctioning…
Jai Opetaia, Noel Mikaelian finalizing “Ring” cruiserweight showdown
Unbeaten Zuffa Boxing champion Jai Opetaia and WBC titlist Noel Mikaelian are finalizing a deal to stage a…
Stripped Aussie champ lands title fight in shock twist; ‘p****d off’ Tszyu reacts to handshake snub
This is Fox Sports Australia’s combat sports column Fighting Words, where we give you all the latest news…
Noel Mikaelian’s trainer ‘ready’ to get to work for Jai Opetaia
According to Tasman Fighters’ Mick Francis, the promoter of the 30-year-old Opetaia, a contract existed for the winner…
Results from LA where Noel Mikaelian Overcame Badou Jack in a Messy Fight
In a rematch of their May 3 skirmish in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Noel Mikaelian turned the tables on…
Avila Perspective, Chap. 355: California or Bust
Just in case you didn’t know, if the state of California were its own country, it would be…
Boxing Odds and Ends: A Closer Look at Noel Mikaelian and More
Noel Mikaelian gets another crack at the WBC cruiserweight title on Dec. 13 when he opposes Badou Jack…