Overview
- Opetaia ended the Gold Coast main event with a single left hook 56 seconds into the eighth round, improving his record to 29-0.
- Cinkara was motionless for several minutes and received extended ringside treatment before leaving for hospital, where a translator said he would stay two to three days.
- The translator-reported injuries included a brain bruise and a fractured T1 vertebra, details that remain unconfirmed and are being monitored.
- Despite the emphatic finish, Opetaia criticised his performance, saying he was disappointed and made mistakes after being rocked in round two.
- Opetaia and promoter Tasman Fighters named WBO/WBA champion Gilberto Ramírez as a priority target and plan to pursue the Badou Jack–Norair Mikaeljan winner, with Ramírez slated to defend against David Benavídez in 2026.