# Opetaia sues IBF to reclaim cruiserweight world title

Boxer Jai Opetaia has filed a lawsuit against the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in an attempt to regain his cruiserweight world title. The legal action stems from a dispute over the sanctioning body's decision to strip him of the belt. This case could set a precedent for how boxing titles are contested in court.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cdx82vdn5lno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:55:12 GMT