David Nyika, Jai Opetaia

Jai Opetaia beats David Nyika to retains IBF cruiserweight title
Jai Opetaia retained his IBF cruiserweight title Wednesday with a spectacular fourth-round KO of David Nyika in Gold Coast, Australia. Opetaia, ESPN's No. 1 cruiserweight, and Nyika engaged in an intense fight from the opening bell that featured nonstop exchanges of power punches.
Jai Opetaia leaves boxing fans concerned after brutal knockout victory vs David Nyika
The cruiserweight king successfully defended his gold strap once again with another stunning knockout, but fans were left concerned after Opetaia's opponent was left in a brutal state
Jai Opetaia scores vicious knockout of David Nyika as focus turns to Ramirez and Usyk
Opetaia retained the IBF cruiserweight title inside four rounds, before promoter Eddie Hearn addressed the Australian’s next steps
Jai Opetaia-David Nyika Fight Week Diary: Day Three
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – The entertaining contest between IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia and David Nyika represented the first big fight of 2025, and also concluded with what is certain to be remembered as one of the knockouts of the year.
Who is David Nyika? Career record, bio, nationality of boxer facing Jai Opetaia
An opportunity has presented itself to David Nyika, and he looks to take advantage and bring gold back home. Nyika is challenging Jai Opetaia for Opetaia's IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles. The fight in Opetaia's backyard in Australia airs on DAZN worldwide.
Jai Opetaia brutally knocks out David Nyika to retain IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles
Jai Opetaia has retained his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles, after the fight in Australia last night.
Jai Opetaia defeats David Nyika, reclaims IBF world cruiserweight title, looks ahead to Oleksandr Usyk
Jai Opetaia is the only man who can challenge heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk says promoter Eddie Hearn, after the IBF and Ring champion exacted the toll of trying to match it with boxing's best from David Nyika.
Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Full card results as Opetaia retains title with terrifying KO
We bring you every result, as they happen, from Gold Coast Convention Centre as Jai Opetaia looks to defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles against New Zealand's David Nyika on Wednesday, January 8.
Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika Prize Money: How will the purse be split between the two boxers for this fight?
IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia is set to step into the ring against New Zealand rising star David Nyika this January 8 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Quee
Opetaia vs Nyika LIVE: Latest updates and results after brutal knockout in cruiserweight clash
Jai Opetaia stopped David Nyika with a vicious knockout on Wednesday, retaining the IBF cruiserweight title on home soil in Australia. Opetaia stopped the New Zealander in round four, landing a series of shots with Nyika stuck against the ropes and putting the challenger down and out with a brutal left hook.
Where to watch Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Live stream, start time & more for 2025 boxing fight
Here are your options to watch Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika, including the live stream and start time for the fight on Wednesday in Australia.
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Jai Opeteia thanks David Nyika for 'dog fight' and next targets Gilberto Ramirez
It was not the fight Jai Opetaia expected, nor even the opponent he had expected to be facing four weeks ago.
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Bruised Nyika not broken by Opetaia onslaught
Bruised but not broken, David Nyika could fight again for a world title this year after the knocked out challenger was ...