Jai Opetaia is aiming to become boxing's undisputed cruiserweight king by making his debut with Zuffa Boxing this Saturday in Las Vegas against Brandon Glanton. The Australian, a 29-0 veteran with 23 KOs, holds both the IBF and Ring world titles and has been frustrated by failed attempts to unify the division against Gilberto Ramirez (WBA/WBO) and Noel Mikaelian (WBC). His move to Zuffa Boxing, the new venture from Dana White and Turki Al-Sheikh, is seen as a strategic step to unlock the unification fights he craves. "These fights have to happen," Opetaia states, confident Zuffa can secure the WBC strap and force the WBA/WBO matchups.

His debut comes three months after a dominant eighth-round stoppage win over Huseyin Cinkara, though the German's neck fracture highlighted the sport's dangers. Glanton, a 33-year-old Atlanta native with a 21-3 record, offers a tough test for the Australian favorite. A win could propel Opetaia towards his goal of becoming the undisputed champion, a status he believes is essential for his legacy. "I feel like once there's one more fight to be made to become undisputed, whether it's me or them, I feel like it has to happen," he asserts.