Overview
- A thudding left hook ended the fight in round eight on the Gold Coast, moving Opetaia to 29-0 with 23 knockouts.
- Cinkara was left motionless for several minutes before regaining consciousness and later praising Opetaia as the division’s best.
- Opetaia acknowledged a scrappy performance and said he was unhappy with being tagged in the second round before regaining control.
- He reiterated his push for unification bouts next year and said he has been asking for fellow champions to face him.
- Coverage noted other titleholders have pursued different matchups, including Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramírez choosing a fight with David Benavídez.