Jai Opetaia is one tough S.O.B - and there's photos to prove it.
The 27-year-old defeated Mairis Briedis on Saturday night on the Gold Coast, claiming both the IBF and The Ring cruiserweight straps.
It was revealed after the bout that Opetaia had suffered a broken jaw, and now images have surfaced showing the full extent of his injury.
"He broke the right side in the second round and the left in the sixth," a statement supplied to The Sporting News said.
"He fought for more than six rounds with a jaw broken in two places..having surgery now."
Jai Opetaia is one tough S.O.B!
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 Australia (@sportingnewsau) July 3, 2022
The 27-year-old broke his jaw during his win on Saturday night, and now X-ray photos have been released. pic.twitter.com/MqD1CmVFoq
Here’s a look at Jai Opetaia’s two jaw fractures. The new world champion is undergoing surgery #BriedisOpetaia pic.twitter.com/Uym1NfBhgf
— Ben Damon (@ben_damon) July 3, 2022
Opetaia moved to a 22-0 professional record following his huge unanimous decision win.
