VIDEO ⟩ Opetaija speaks disrespectfully about Briedi. The Latvian boxer solutions

On Saturday, a grand boxing present will happen within the Saudi metropolis of Riyadh, through which the struggle within the heavyweight division between the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usik and the British Tyson Fury will happen.

Earlier than that, Briedis may even enter the ring, attempting to take revenge for the loss skilled in 2022. The guess of the struggle would be the belt of the IBF world champion within the “cruiserweight” class (as much as 90.7 kg).

“Briedis is a rattling softie. He has misplaced my respect,” mentioned Opetaija in a dialog with “Matchroom Boxing”, who used to comply with the progress of the Latvian boxer with nice curiosity.

“I used to look at his fights once I was beginning my cruiserweight profession. I watched the fights whereas working on the treadmill,” added the Australian boxer.

“I do not know what the reason being,” Briedis mentioned about why he misplaced his opponent’s respect.

“I gave him a lesson final time about what occurs if you speak an excessive amount of. So watch out to not speak an excessive amount of shit.”

The 39-year-old Briedis has gained 28 victories (20 knockouts) in his profession and skilled two losses – towards Usika and Opetaia.

Opetaia, 28 years outdated, is undefeated in 24 profession fights (19 knockouts).

The Australian boxer beat Briedi in the summertime of 2022 in 12 rounds on factors with a unanimous choice of the judges.

Opetaija defeated Briedi even supposing the Latvian boxer broke his jaw within the third spherical.