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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-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 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 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.
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.
Three possible opponents for Jai Opetaia after David Nyika knockout win
IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia sent a statement to the rest of the division on Wednesday with an explosive fourth-round knockout against
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.
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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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"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.
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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 ...