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Teen boxer inspired by Opetaia, cheers him on for next fight

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By Tautua Vaa 25 February 2026, 4:00PM

Fourteen-year-old Alonzo Valaau Yue of Alagamagoto says the upcoming world title fight of Jai Opetaia has inspired him to dream bigger, proving that even a young boxer from a small island can aim for the world stage.

By Tautua Vaa 25 February 2026, 4:00PM

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