Jai Opetaia

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Jai Opetaia born?June 30, 1995
2. Where was Jai Opetaia born?Australia
3. Who is Jai Opetaia?Jai Opetaia is an Australian boxer who became a world champion in the cruiserweight division. He is known for his strength, speed, and smart boxing style.
4. When did Jai Opetaia first compete in the Olympics?He first competed in the 2012 London Olympics when he was 17 years old.

IBF World Champion: Holder of the championship title awarded by the International Boxing Federation, signifying the highest achievement in a weight class.
Ring Magazine Title: A prestigious championship awarded by The Ring magazine, often considered the 'bible' of boxing.
Lineal Champion: A boxer recognized as the champion based on a direct lineage of defeating previous lineal champions.
Cruiserweight Division: A professional boxing weight class with a maximum limit of 200 pounds (90.7 kg).