Jai Opetaia is the worst managed boxer in our era.

We agree exactly. I am frequently arguing against those that somehow still feel like everyone has to beat usyk to have a valid claim to be Champion.

 

Yes, back when the cruiserweight limit was 190 pounds only Holyfield managed to become world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. However, since the division's limit was raised to 200 pounds, only Haye, Usyk and Gassiev have held world titles in both categories. It would be interesting to see Opetaia in the heavyweight division, he could do well and even win a world title, but it is by no means a sure thing, contrary to what some people say.

 

Announced by who? Don King? King said the fight wouldn't happen. Wouldn't believe a word the man says about anything.

The WBC title probably won't be on the line but let's wait til someone more reliable than Don King tells us.

 

Mikaelian has been pictured with Opetaia with both the Zuffa and WBC belts present.

That the WBC's official website continues to ignore the Opertaia-Mikaelian fight like it isn't even happening is probably indication enough they intend to strip Mikaelian. Though ironically, he is still listed on their site as their champion.

I suspect Mikaelian hasn't broken the WBC's rules until he actually steps into the ring.

Will be interesting to see whether Mikaelian brings the WBC belt into the ring with him.

 

I bet Mikaelian will bring the belt into the ring so that the WBC can still take their cut, and then they will strip him.