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 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 knocks out David Nyika with huge left hand in round four to retain IBF title
Jai Opetaia has successfully retained his IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles after knocking out David Nyika.  In what was his first
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 replacement, in round four
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 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-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.
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.
Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika – A true underdog story?
He doesn’t outright say it, but you can tell Noel Thornberry is more than a little insulted by the betting odds for his Kiwi protégé David Nyika’s
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.
Jai Opetaia Vs David Nyika Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch IBF Cruiserweight Title Fight
Tasman, IBF cruiserweight belt fight between Jai Opetaia and David Nyika - preview, full card, venue, timing and live streaming details
Jai Opetaia knocks David Nyika out in fourth round of cruiserweight world title bout
Jai Opetaia knocked David Nyika out in the fourth round of their clash for the IBF and The Ring world cruiserweight titles. Photo / Jai Opetaia retained his IBF and The Ring magazine cruiserweight ...
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Patriotic Jai Opetaia fought with his heart, not head, back at home
Jai Opetaia believes that the emotion involved in fighting back in Australia inspired the nature of the “dogfight” he won ...