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Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 8
Opetaia Stops Nyika In A Brutal KO

Opetaia Stops Nyika In A Brutal KO

Jai Opetaia stopped David Nyika in the fourth round to retain his IBF and Ring Magazine Cruiserweight Titles. Opetaia put on a masterful performance in a fight with plenty of pressure.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 8
Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika Ends in Brutal Knockout

Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika Ends in Brutal Knockout

Jai Opetaia (27-0, 21 KOs) remains a cruiserweight world champion after blasting out David Nyika (10-1, 9 KOs) in four rounds. The time of stoppage was 2:17.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 7
Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Weigh-In Results & Odds

Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Weigh-In Results & Odds

We are all set for the IBF & Ring Magazine cruiserweight title fight between the champion Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) and David Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs) as they both came under the 200-pound limit.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 7
Jai Opetaia And David Nyika Ready For War – ‘I’ve Got Just As Much Dog’

Jai Opetaia And David Nyika Ready For War – ‘I’ve Got Just As Much Dog’

Jai Opetaia and David Nyika held their final presser ahead of their cruiserweight clash on January 8.  Opetaia currently has the IBF Cruiserweight Title and Ring Magazine Belt.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 6
Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction

It will not be long before Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) faces David Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs) to defend his world cruiserweight title. The two men headline a Tasman Fighters, Matchroom Boxing and Goldstar Promotion card at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Australia.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / January 6
Opetaia And Nyika Clash During Roundtable Face Off – ‘This Is My Roman Empire’

Opetaia And Nyika Clash During Roundtable Face Off – ‘This Is My Roman Empire’

Jai Opetaia is looking to put on a statement performance when he faces David Nyika this weekend, as they clashed during their roundtable face off.  Opetaia is the current IBF Cruiserweight Champion and Ring Magazine Champion.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 4
Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Best Bets Revealed for Jan. 8

Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Best Bets Revealed for Jan. 8

2025 is here, and it has been a slow start in the boxing world. But on January 8, the IBF cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) will return to action at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre against New Zealand fighter David Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs).

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 3
Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika: Who Wins?

Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika: Who Wins?

It’s a tale of two massive punchers. Late replacement David Nyika aims to become the Bruno Surace of Australia when he takes on fellow countryman and unbeaten cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia next Wednesday.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 2
Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika: Live Stream, Betting Odds & Fight Card

Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika: Live Stream, Betting Odds & Fight Card

IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) is headlining an event in his home country of Australia in a card that streams on Wednesday early morning here in the States.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 1
Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Preview, Odds and Fight Card

Jai Opetaia vs. David Nyika: Preview, Odds and Fight Card

On January 8, at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) will defend his IBF cruiserweight title against New Zealand fighter David Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs).

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