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The essentials: on 2 July 2022, Jai Opetaia beat Mairis Briedis to become IBF cruiserweight world champion — with his jaw broken in two places during the fight. He finished all twelve rounds, won on points, then went to hospital. Collage artwork, Australian and Samoan flags, rhinestone lettering. Premium cotton 180 gsm, crew neck, heat transfer print. Black, 7 sizes S to 4XL, €29, free shipping.
He did not win despite the injury: he won carrying it for ten rounds.
The fight of 2 July 2022
At twenty-seven, Opetaia faced the Latvian Mairis Briedis, IBF and Ring champion, on the Australian Gold Coast. Briedis was the favourite: more experienced, one defeat in his career.
During the fight, an uppercut broke Opetaia's jaw in two places. He told nobody, did not back off, and went the full twelve rounds.
He won on a unanimous decision: 116-112, 116-112, 115-113. He went straight to hospital afterwards.
He would beat Briedis a second time later on, confirming that the first result was no accident.
Three generations of fighters
The two flags on the artwork — Australia and Samoa — tell his family history. Opetaia is Australian-Samoan, and the boxing comes from both sides:
- His great-grandfather fought in Samoa
- His grandfather was New Zealand middleweight champion in the 1960s
- His father boxed in Australia in the 1980s
A southpaw, 1.91 m / 6 ft 3 in, he fights at cruiserweight — the division capped at 90.7 kg / 200 lb, just below heavyweight.
What it looks like on
The artwork covers the full height of the chest, in a dense collage — the busiest in the catalogue.
At the top, CHAMPION in large arched capitals, in a rhinestone effect: the letters are filled with bright facets.
At the centre, the fighter full length, bare chested, championship belt worn on his head, Polynesian tattoo on the arm. Around him, several black and white images overlap: portraits, fighting poses, belts.
Either side, the Australian and Samoan flags hang in folds, the only colour elements alongside the central figure.
At the bottom, Cruiserweight in white cursive script.
Premium cotton, crew neck, short sleeves, straight cut. Plain back.
Your size
European cut — take your usual size, with no adjustment. Seven sizes, S to 4XL, all at the same price. Chest runs from about 96 cm / 38 in on a S to 132 cm / 52 in on a 4XL.
Technical specification
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Frequently asked questions
Did Jai Opetaia really fight with a broken jaw?
Yes. On 2 July 2022, against Mairis Briedis, an uppercut broke his jaw in two places during the fight. He said nothing, finished all twelve rounds, won on a unanimous decision, and only went to hospital afterwards.
Who is Jai Opetaia?
An Australian-Samoan cruiserweight, southpaw, 1.91 m / 6 ft 3 in. He became IBF world champion on 2 July 2022 by beating Mairis Briedis on the Gold Coast, then beat him a second time later on.
Why two flags on the artwork?
Australia and Samoa: Opetaia is Australian-Samoan, and the boxing comes from both sides of the family. His grandfather was New Zealand middleweight champion in the 1960s, and his father boxed in Australia in the 1980s.
What is the cruiserweight limit?
90.7 kg / 200 lb — the division directly below heavyweight. It is where Oleksandr Usyk was undisputed in 2018 before moving up.
Does it come in big sizes?
Yes, up to 4XL: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL and 4XL, all at the same price. Most boxing tees on the market stop at XXL.
Which size should I take?
Standard European cut: take your usual size. Chest runs from about 96 cm / 38 in on a S to 132 cm / 52 in on a 4XL.
