Jai Opetaia (27-0) faces off with undefeated Italian challenger Claudio Squeo (17-0) at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Sunday.

The IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champion is tipping fireworks for as long as the bout lasts.

“I’m just going to be dodging grenades the whole fight,” Opetaia said during the week.

WATCH: Opetaia vs. Squeo on DAZN

“He’s just going to try and take my head off, literally. 

“He’s going to be throwing power shots and trying to get in close, lots of head movement. 

“How long can he last? How deep can he go, how hard can he push, how tough is he? Let’s find out.”

Yes, let's.

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Jai Opetaia vs. Claudio Squeo live updates and highlights

Jai Opetaia vs. Claudio Squeo

Round 4: To his credit, Squeo has exceeded most expectations of him to this point. Squeo goes down from a low blow. Replays show it was a fair shot. Terrible call by referee Robert Hoyle. Opetaia gets on the offence after the restart. Two hooks wobble Squeo. The Italian backs up into a corner and Opetaia gets to work. The champ is in control but perhaps getting a touch reckless. 40-36 Opetaia

Round 3: Opetaia misses with a big left hand. Connects with a right hook shortly after. Squeo thunders a right hook into the guard. Opetaia gets a bit reckless after hurting Squeo and eats a right hand himself. Squeo is on a retreat a touch now. Opetaia slips and counters at the bell. 30-27 Opetaia

Round 2: Opetaia lands a sharp right hook counter. And then a lead uppercut as Squeo looks for a way in. Squeo puts his head on Opetaia's chest and fires away but the Aussie seems to welcome the challenge. 20-18 Opetaia

Round 1: Opetaia opens up with straight lefts. Single shots for the most part. Squeo briefly pushes him back and goes to the body. Opetaia is finding the target with his left but being patient for the most part. 10-9 Opetaia

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