JAI OPETAIA AND HÜSEYIN CINKARA FACE MEDIA IN EMOTIONALLY CHARGED PRESS CONFERENCE
December 4, 2025 - With just two days until Saturday’s highly anticipated Ring of Fire: Opetaia v Cinkara, Jai Opetaia, Australia’s no.1 boxer and the world’s greatest cruiserweight, and Hûseyin Cinkara, met at a press conference today in Surfers Paradise.
Joined by MC Thomas Treiber and host Rob Schyff, tension filled the room as the two undefeated fighters faced the media on the eve of Friday's weigh-in and face off, with Opetaia throwing shade at Cinkara as he plans to defend his IBF cruiserweight world title and Ring Magazine cruiserweight title.
Jai Opetaia said: “This is a very important fight for my career and losing is not an option. I’m prepared for 12 rounds of war. Let’s do it. Cinkara’s got nothing to lose, and that makes him dangerous. But we’re prepared. Whatever he brings, we’ve got an answer to. How tough is he? Let’s find out on Saturday.”
Hüseyin Cinkara said: “I’ve worked very hard for this fight and I’m ready to go. Jai is the best fighter out there in the cruiserweight division. But I’ve come here prepared and with all my belief in myself, I’m going to bring it to the fight come Saturday night. We’re both going to bring our best game, and the best man will win, and that’s going to be me.”
Joining them on stage were the stars from a stacked maincard, including Max McIntyre and Jed Morris who are fighting for the WBC Australasian Super Middleweight title as well as Jake Wyllie and Paul Flemming as they prepare to compete for the Super Lightweight title.
FIGHT WEEK SCHEDULE:
Friday 5 December: Weigh ins
Time: 2:30pm AEST (local)
Location: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach
Attendees: All main card fighters & Danny Green will join host Michael Atkinson
Live on Stan Sport from 3:30pm AEDT
Saturday 6 December: Fight night
Time: Prelims from 3:30pm AEST (local)
Location: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach
Main card live & exclusive on Stan Pay-Per-View from 5:30pm AEDT
About Jai Opetaia: The IBF and The Ring world cruiserweight champion, Jai Opetaia is a fourth generation boxer. He became Australia's youngest-ever Olympic boxer at the age of 16, and is ranked as the number one cruiserweight boxer in the world by major boxing outlets including ESPN, Boxing Base and The Ring Magazine. Holding a perfect record of 28-0 with 22 knockouts, Opetaia is must-see TV whenever he steps in the ring.
About Hûseyin Cinkara: A German-born Turkish fighter, Hûseyin Cinkara is an IBF mandatory challenger. He was due to face Opetaia in January before tearing a ligament in training. This will be the first time Cinkara has fought outside of Europe.
Ring of Fire: Opetaia v Cinkara will take place on Saturday 6 December, with the main card live from 6:00pm AEDT. Order now on Stan Pay-Per-View.
For event information or talent requests, please contact:
Michael Francis
Tasman Fighters
+61 408 123 555
Hamish Birt
Head of Sports Communications & Publicity, Stan
Hamish.Birt@stan.com.au
December 4, 2025