Noel Mikaelian
9 stories covering Noel Mikaelian — news, results and analysis.
Tim Bradley Backs Benavidez to 'Smoke' Opetaia in Cruiserweight Clash
Bradley thinks Opetaia's 30-0 record and pound-for-pound status are inflated. Benavidez, 32-0 with 26 KOs, could meet him for undisputed in 2027.
Sep 16, 2026
Jai Opetaia Puts 30-0 Record on the Line in Vegas Unification
The unbeaten cruiserweight champ meets WBC titlist Noel Mikaelian at T-Mobile Arena — his 10th straight world title fight and first big-arena outing in Las Vegas.
Sep 10, 2026
Jai Opetaia Wants David Benavidez's Cruiserweight Belts
Two unbeaten champions, 62-0 combined. Opetaia says he'll chase undisputed with or without Benavidez — first he has to get past Noel Mikaelian on Saturday.
Sep 10, 2026
Don King's Cease and Desist Threatens Opetaia vs Mikaelian Days Before Vegas
The 94-year-old promoter says his contract with WBC champ Noel Mikaelian (28-3) makes Saturday's cruiserweight title bout legally void. Zuffa has days to respond.
Sep 8, 2026
Benavidez Eyes December 12 Return, Cieslak the Likely Opponent
The undefeated 32-0 cruiserweight looks set for a Phoenix-area homecoming after a three-belt unification with Noel Mikaelian collapsed.
Aug 18, 2026
Benavidez Wants His Belt: Mikaelian Told to Fight or Get Stripped
The WBC is leaning on champ Noel Mikaelian to face 32-0 David Benavidez — or hand over the strap he's booked to defend against Jai Opetaia on Sept 12.
Aug 14, 2026
Benavidez's Undisputed Plan Hits a Wall as Mikaelian Bails
The 32-0 WBO/WBC champ eyed a December 12 unification. Now Noel Mikaelian's gone to fight Jai Opetaia instead, and Benavidez needs a new dance partner.
Aug 5, 2026
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
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