Thats a shame, I was really looking forward to the Opetaia fight. It seems like everything is keeping them from getting in the ring together.
Just give Opetaia the winner of the Jack-Mikaelian WBC mandatory and then Zurdo once he's recovered. Hopefully Turki (if no one else) can make those things happen.
Disappointing that they haven't fought yet when they should have earlier this year. Billam-Smith would be a decent fight and name for Opetaia to fight whilst Zurdo recovers.
Id still like to see the Billam-Smith fight, not sure if CBS will take it though, even with a title and decent pay day on the line.