Cruiserweight
4 stories covering Cruiserweight — news, results and analysis.
Boxing
Opetaia vs Mikaelian Lands on Garcia-Benn Card — If Don King Allows It
Unbeaten cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia (30-0, 23 KO) meets Noel Mikaelian on September 12, but a Don King lawsuit could blow the whole thing up.
Aug 4, 2026
UFC
Till vs Romero: A Three-Minute Staredown Sets Up BKFC's Biggest Night
Darren Till and Yoel Romero refused to blink for over three minutes in Manchester ahead of their Sep. 26 cruiserweight main event at BKFC 94.
Aug 4, 2026
Boxing
Benavidez Eyes Mikaelian in November as Cruiserweight Plans Firm Up
Fresh off stopping Gilberto Ramírez in six, the unbeaten 32-0 'Mexican Monster' is closing in on a WBC title unification against Noel Mikaelian.
Jul 29, 2026
Boxing
Eddie Hearn Threatens to Sue Zuffa Champ Jai Opetaia Over Corruption Claims
The 30-0 cruiserweight king dragged Hearn into a lawsuit against the IBF. Now Matchroom's boss says he's already got lawyers drafting letters.
Jul 25, 2026