David Nyika, Jai Opetaia

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 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 results and highlights as champion scores brutal KO victory
Jai Opetaia has retained his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles with a terrifying knockout of Kiwi David Nyika at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Wednesday.
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
David Nyika cleared of serious damage after knockout loss to Jai Opetaia; plans to fight again
David Nyika has been cleared of serious damage following his brutal knockout defeat to cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia and, following a break, immediately indicated he intends to continue chasing his boxing dreams.
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
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 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.
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.
Where to watch Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika in the U.K.: 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 afternoon.
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‘Scary’ knockout of David Nyika unsettled Eddie Hearn
Eddie Hearn revealed how “very worried” he became for David Nyika when the cruiserweight remained motionless after being ...
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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 ...