Jai Opetaia to Face Brandon Glanton for Zuffa Cruiserweight Title

The fight will take place on March 8 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Zuffa Boxing will host its first ever title fight on March 8 in Las Vegas as IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia is scheduled to face Brandon Glanton with Zuffa's new cruiserweight belt on the line. Opetaia recently signed with Zuffa and intends to pursue the undisputed cruiserweight crown, including Zuffa's new hardware.

Why it matters

This will be Zuffa's first ever title fight, marking a significant milestone for the new boxing promotion as it looks to establish itself in the sport. The matchup between Opetaia and Glanton also provides an opportunity for a lesser-known fighter in Glanton to make a name for himself by potentially upsetting the champion.

The details

Opetaia (29-0, 23 KOs) recently signed with Zuffa last month and is coming off a stoppage win over Huseyin Cinkara in December. Glanton (21-3, 18 KOs) is a relatively unheralded opponent but is coming off a stoppage win over Marcus Browne last October, which got him back in the win column after losing a decision to Chris Billam-Smith earlier in 2025.

  • The fight will take place on March 8, 2026 in Las Vegas.

The players

Jai Opetaia

The IBF cruiserweight champion who recently signed with Zuffa and intends to pursue the undisputed cruiserweight crown, including Zuffa's new hardware.

Brandon Glanton

A relatively unheralded cruiserweight fighter who is coming off a stoppage win over Marcus Browne and will have the chance to make a name for himself against the champion Opetaia.

Zuffa Boxing

The new boxing promotion that will be hosting its first ever title fight between Opetaia and Glanton.

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What’s next

The winner of the fight between Opetaia and Glanton will become the first Zuffa cruiserweight champion.

The takeaway

This matchup represents an important milestone for the new Zuffa Boxing promotion as it looks to establish itself in the sport, while also providing an opportunity for the lesser-known Glanton to potentially pull off an upset and make a name for himself.