IBF cruiserweight champion Mairis Briedis (28-1, 20 KOs) and undefeated challenger Jai Opetaia (21-0, 17 KOs) confronted off at Thursday’s press convention forward of Saturday’s conflict on the Gold Coast Conference Centre in Australia. ESPN+ will air the battle card dwell within the U.S. starting at 5:30AM ET, 2:30AM PT, so set your alarm clock.
Mairis Briedis: “He’s predicted this shall be a warfare, however I don’t understand how I’ll really feel within the ring or how he’ll really feel within the ring. As Mike Tyson mentioned, ‘All of the plans change after one punch to the top’. There’s going to be a feeling-out course of after some dancing and punching. I want him all one of the best.”
Jai Opetaia: “I’ve been ready a very long time for this chance, I can’t wait and I really feel prepared. I do know he’s an awesome fighter, however I’m a brand new era of nice coming by means of. All the pieces he’s performed, that’s all previously now. It’s my time…I’m prepared for these deep waters, I’m able to dig deep. I do know that is going to be a warfare and I’m prepared for it.”
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