Jai Opetaia spoiled any plans for Mairis Briedis to unify the cruiserweight world titles as Opetaia would would get a unanimous decision victory over Briedis in Australia.
Opetaia picked up a broken jaw in the bout, and would successfully undergo surgery in the aftermath of the bout. 20 days on from his Opetaia's crowning night, he would receive his IBF belt.
Opetaia skyrocketed to stardom following his greatest night on the Gold Coast and will soon be returning to the ring following a full recovery from his surgery.