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Mairis Briedis Retires: Celebrating the Top Five Cruiserweights of All Time

Mairis Briedis Retires: Celebrating the Top Five Cruiserweights of All Time

Cruiserweight boxing has produced some phenomenal boxers – and continues to be a vital part of the boxing landscape. It’s a fascinating division that has shown us a unique mix of skill and power.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 20
Mairis Briedis: A Latvian Boxing Pioneer Who Retires As A Cruiserweight Great

Mairis Briedis: A Latvian Boxing Pioneer Who Retires As A Cruiserweight Great

Three-time cruiserweight world champion Mairis Briedis announced his retirement from boxing on Monday to draw the curtain on a trailblazing career. Briedis

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 19
Former Cruiserweight Champ Mairis Briedis Announces Retirement

Former Cruiserweight Champ Mairis Briedis Announces Retirement

Three-time cruiserweight world champion Mairis Briedis announced his retirement from boxing today at 39 years old following 15 years as a professional.

Boxing News / ESPN / May 18

Opetaia weathers Briedis' late rally to reclaim belt

Badly hurt in Round 10, Jai Opetaia held on to defeat Mairis Briedis by unanimous decision to regain the IBF cruiserweight title.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 16
Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis II: Prediction and Grand Arrivals Unveiled

Jai Opetaia vs. Mairis Briedis II: Prediction and Grand Arrivals Unveiled

Jai Opetaia (24-0, 19 KOs) and Mairis Briedis (28-2, 20 KOs) will clash again in a world title rematch. The two meet on the undercard of Ring of Fire, an event that sees Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / May 15
‘The Most Difficult 12 Rounds I’ve Had in My Career’: Recalling Oleksandr Usyk’s Battle Against Mairis Briedis

‘The Most Difficult 12 Rounds I’ve Had in My Career’: Recalling Oleksandr Usyk’s Battle Against Mairis Briedis

Oleksandr Usyk and Mairis Briedis clashed on January 27, 2018, at the Arēna Rīga, Riga, Latvia, for the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles while looking for a place in the world boxing Super Series final.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 14
Jai Opetaia Prepared For ‘Best Version’ Of Mairis Briedis In Cruiserweight Title Rematch

Jai Opetaia Prepared For ‘Best Version’ Of Mairis Briedis In Cruiserweight Title Rematch

Jai Opetaia says he will not take Mairis Briedis lightly in their cruiserweight world title rematch on Saturday despite the Latvian’s recent inactivity.

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