Let's take a look at the fighters who can take over in 2025 and make a run for the top spot in their respective divisions (in ...

Hearn was talking at the ceremonial weigh-in for Jai Opetaia ... for even longer. Opetaia-Nyika was a co-promotion with the Australia-based Tasman Fighters, and on March 22 in Sydney they will ...

Jai Opetaia defeated David Nyika to extend his record to 27-0, leaving question marks over his next steps. Opetaia was fighting in his home country of Australia for the first time since 2022 ...

The boxing stars Jai Opetaia and David Nyika clashed on Monday 8 th January 2025, for the IBF and the Ring cruiserweight title as Opetaia looked to successfully defend his coveted gold strap.

We have a new King in boxing,” he said, per leading boxing journalist Michael Bensonn. “His name is Jai Opetaia. Usyk you are getting it. I’m coming for you.” ...

Jai Opetaia scored the nastiest ... cruiserweight opponent David Nyika on a Matchroom boxing show for DAZN. After 27 pro bouts to date, Opetaia has established himself as one of the division's ...

Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Jai Opetaia ...

Jai Opetaia made sure ... opting not to take the full 10-count — clearly a bad choice, as the New Zealander was still on shaky legs when the action resumed. Opetaia immediately swarmed for ...

Jai Opetaia ... as they broke out, Opetaia let go of a left hand that Nyika managed to evade, but Nyika didn't see the follow-up punch, a short right hook that floored him. Nyika got up almost ...