Overview
- Huseyin Cinkara, 40, was left motionless for several minutes after the knockout but later regained his feet and spoke on the broadcast.
- Jai Opetaia acknowledged a subpar performance, including being rocked in round two, before closing the fight with the decisive left hand.
- The win at the Gold Coast improved Opetaia to 29-0 and marked his third stoppage at the Convention and Exhibition Centre this year.
- Manager Mick Francis accused WBO/WBA titleholder Gilberto Ramirez of avoiding Opetaia, with Ramirez linked to a bout against David Benavídez.
- Opetaia’s camp plans to head to the United States this week to push unification, as WBC champion Badou Jack prepares to face Noel Mikaelian on December 13; the undercard featured stoppages by Jason Moloney and Max McIntyre and a disputed Fleming–Wyllie draw.