Zuffa Rejects DKP Claim On Opetaia-Mikaelian Fight

Zuffa Boxing will proceed with Saturday's cruiserweight bout between Jai Opetaia and Noel Mikaelian despite a legal challenge from Don King Productions, ESPN reports.

DKP sent a cease and desist letter claiming it holds exclusive promotional rights to Mikaelian. Zuffa has rejected that position and confirmed the fight remains on the card.

What The DKP Letter Claims About Mikaelian Rights

The letter from Don King Productions asserts the promoter maintains an existing contract with the challenger. Zuffa has not publicly addressed the specifics of DKP's claim but appears confident in its legal standing.

Opetaia defends his cruiserweight title in the scheduled matchup. Neither camp has suggested the dispute will affect fight week preparations or the broadcast.

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• ESPN Boxing — Zuffa says Opetaia-Mikaelian will go on despite DKP's complaint