Jai Opetaia Faces Claudio Squeo in IBF and Ring Cruiserweight Title Fight on the Gold Coast.

Jai Opetaia defends his IBF and Ring cruiserweight titles against undefeated Italian Claudio Squeo on the Gold Coast. The fight is part of a big day for Australian boxing, which includes Justis Huni's dramatic defeat at Ipswich.

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, Jai Opetaia will defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles against undefeated Italian Claudio Squeo at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Australia. The bout is part of a significant day for Australian boxing, which also includes Justis Huni's dramatic defeat at Ipswich [1].

Opetaia, a 29-year-old southpaw from Sydney, is the reigning champion with a record of 27-0 and 21 knockouts. He has been eyeing unification fights at the 200-pound limit since winning the title in 2022. In his previous outing in January, Opetaia stopped David Nyika in the fourth round [2].

Squeo, a 34-year-old Italian knockout artist, is making his first fight outside his home country. He has a record of 17-0 and 9 knockouts. Despite being undefeated, Squeo has not faced a world-class opponent and is considered an unknown quantity [3].

The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN at 5:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. BST / 7:00 p.m. AEST. The main event ringwalk is expected around 8:00 a.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. BST / 10:00 p.m. AEST [4].

The undercard features a mix of promising bouts, including a light heavyweight clash between Conor Wallace and Dylan Colin, and a featherweight bout between Tyler Blizzard and Rocky Ogden. Additionally, Ben Mahoney and Eddy Colmenares were scheduled to face off in a super welterweight bout, but the match appears to have been canceled [3].

Opetaia's camp has expressed their frustration with weight issues, with Opetaia's father and trainer, Tapu Opetaia, having a health scare on fight week. Squeo came in nearly 9 pounds under the cruiserweight limit, raising questions about his strategy [2].

The event is expected to attract a significant audience, with Opetaia's aggressive style and Squeo's desperation to prove himself on the world stage creating a compelling narrative. The outcome of this fight could have significant implications for Opetaia's future, potentially setting him up for a unification bout in Las Vegas [4].

References:
[1] https://sports.yahoo.com/boxing/live/jai-opetaia-vs-claudio-squeo-live-results-round-by-round-updates-ring-walks-start-time-for-ibf-title-fight-190040456.html
[2] https://www.boxingnews24.com/2025/06/opetaia-vs-squeo-start-times-streaming-details-what-to-expect-from-the-aussie-wrecking-ball/
[3] https://www.fightmag.com/boxing-jai-opetaia-vs-claudio-squeo-results/
[4] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-07/jai-opetaia-fights-claudio-squeo-eyeing-off-las-vegas-bout/105390156