Jay Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis prediction and betting tips - May 18, 2024

Prediction on game Win Jay Opetaia

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On the 18th of May, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the undercard of the super showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch, the vacant IBF World Cruiserweight Championship title (up to 90.7 kg) will be contested by Jay Opetaia from Australia and Mairis Briedis from Latvia. Here's the analysis for this bout from the expert team at Dailysports.

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Jay Opetaia

At present, the 28-year-old Australian fighter (24-0, 19 KOs) stands as one of the most prominent pugilists in his weight class. The thunderous knockouts delivered by Jay Opetaia have undoubtedly graced various highlight reels. Consider his recent knockout victory over Ellis Torres! The previously undefeated pugilist was swiftly dispatched with a devastating blow in the very first round!

It's worth recalling that Opetaia gained widespread recognition in the summer of 2022 when, with the support of his home crowd, he clinched the IBF belt from divisional leader Briedis in a grueling encounter. In a fiercely contested bout, Jay fought with a broken jaw but emerged victorious by decision. Following this, Opetaia defended his title in a solitary bout against Jordan Thompson.

Mairis Briedis

The 39-year-old Latvian Mairis Briedis (28-2, 20 KOs) suffered defeat against Usyk, yet after the Ukrainian moved up to heavyweight, Briedis emerged as the leading figure in the cruiserweight division. The boxer secured victory in the second season of the World Boxing Super Series, seizing the belt from Yuniel Dorticos in a decisive clash. Overall, Mairis triumphed in five consecutive bouts, two of which ended prematurely.

The Latvian made his debut title defense against Arthur Mann, securing victory by technical knockout in the third round. However, he then faced defeat against Opetaia and has since been absent from the ring. It's worth noting that Mairis Briedis, as an amateur, achieved victory in the European Championships and claimed a podium finish in the World Championships. He has been active in professional boxing since 2009.

Jay Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis Prediction

Once again, we witness a clash of experience and youth. Since their initial encounter, Jay Opetaia has solidified his status as a leader, gaining experience and confidence. Meanwhile, Briedis has been inactive for two years, making it challenging to imagine him posing a significant challenge to the Australian. Our bet here is "Jay Opetaia to win by knockout" with odds of 1.74.

Prediction on game Win Jay Opetaia

Odds: 1.74

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4.92

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