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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 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 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 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-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 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.
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.
"That was scary” - Rattled Eddie Hearn reacts to Jai Opetaia’s brutal KO win over David Nyika
Jai Opetaia successfully defended his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles against fellow Australasian fighter David Nyika.
Jai Opetaia's great KO of Nyika and now he is aiming for unification with 'Zurdo' Ramirez
The Australian wins in the fourth round and now wants to unify with the Mexican champion. Jai Opetaia (27-0; 21 KOs) continues to give reasons to be part of the big cards. The Australian knocked out David Nyika (10-1;
Jai Opetaia Linked With Oleksandr Usyk After Nasty Knockout
Jai Opetaia scored the nastiest knockout of the year so far on Wednesday, the 8th of January, on the Gold Coast of Australia, as he triumphed in spectacular fashion after a dog-fight with his cruiserweight opponent David Nyika on a Matchroom boxing show for DAZN.
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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 ...
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Promoter floats Suncorp Stadium blockbuster bout for Aussie superstar Jai Opetaia
Teremoana Teremoana improved to 6-0 with a first-round knockout of German Osasu Otobo, who was 11-1-1 heading into the fight.
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Eddie Hearn eager to 'push' Jai Opetaia towards fight with pound-for-pound great
A fight between current IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia and unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk could be an ...
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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 ...