David Nyika v Jai Opetaia

Can Jai Opetaia unify the cruiserweight division? Turki Alalsheikh certainly thinks so
The Australian boxer defended his IBF title in style and the Saudi empresario thinks that he can be the next megafight opponent for Oleksandr Usyk.
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.
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 destroys David Nyika as promoter suggests Oleksandr Usyk fight
Australia’s best boxer Jai Opetaia left his opponent on the canvas for several minutes following a devastating knockout Gold Coast on Wednesday night, after which promoter Eddie Hearn suggested he could fight Oleksandr Usyk next year.
Opetaia vs Nyika LIVE: Latest updates and results after brutal knockout in cruiserweight clash
Opetaia, 29, enters this fight on the back of a stoppage win against Jack Massey in October, which followed a decision victory over Mairis Briedis – Opetaia’s second win against the former champion. In fact, Opetaia’s first fight with Briedis took place at the venue for today’s title bout: the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Jai Opetaia brutally knocks out David Nyika in Round 4 to defend IBF cruiserweight title
Jai Opetaia peppered David Nyika with a series of hooks in the deciding round, including a devastating left to end the fight.
Champion Opetaia stops Nyika with highlight-reel knockout
World champion Jai Opetaia defends his IBF cruiserweight title with a brutal fourth-round knockout win over David Nyika in Australia.
Watch Jai Opetaia send David Nyika crashing to mat with brutal knockout barrage
Jai Opetaia is on a hot streak, and David Nyika is the latest challenger to fall to the Australian’s heavy hands. At a boxing event in Gold Coast, Australia, on Tuesday, Opetaia successfully defended his IBF cruiserweight title with a brutal fourth-round knockout of the previously undefeated David Nyika.
Jai Opetaia names the next fighter on his hit list after David Nyika knockout win
IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia only has one man in his sights for his next fight, WBA and WBO titleholder Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. Opetaia kicked off 2025 with a bang on Australia's Gold Coast after he knocked out David Nyika in the fourth round of their world title clash.
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What's Next For Jai Opetaia?
Jai Opetaia defeated David Nyika to extend his record to 27-0, leaving question marks over his next steps. Opetaia was ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Jai Opetaia finishes David Nyika in brutal fashion to retain his cruiserweight title
Opetaia, the IBF cruiserweight champion, had to ride out a couple of shaky moments before taking out Nyika, a late ...
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Jai Opetaia Issues Bold Callout: ‘I’m Coming for the Belts’
On January 8, at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Jai Opetaia (27-0, 21 KOs) impressively dismantled New ...