“He’s fighting heavyweights every day of the week because he’s too young and not strong enough for him. When he fights Justice, it’s an absolute war.”
Francis said Opetaya would have no problem joining the heavyweight division.
Australian boxer Geopetaya.Credit: getty
“If Jai is going to break through here, he’s going to come into the ring at 98-99kg,” Francis said.
“He’s not a small guy, he’s not a small heavyweight. We’re talking about making Australian boxing famous with one of the biggest promotions this country has ever seen. People from all over the world will see it.”
During his whirlwind tour of Australia, Fury has repeatedly said he is serious about fighting a war in Australia.
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“I’m so keen, it might even be my next fight, here,” Fury said this week.
“I just don’t have an opponent yet, so we’re going to figure it out. We’re going to be traveling to a couple of different states over the next few days to find some possible venues for my next fight.
“Australians have always been crazy boxing fans, so it would be great to find the Gypsy King.”
