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Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika full fight video highlights

Jai Opetaia retains IBF cruiserweight title by knockout against David Nyika on the Gold Coast, Australia

Jai Opetaia took a dominant win against David Nyika on January 8 at GCCEC on the Gold Coast, QLD. Making his home country ring appearance, the Australian cruiserweight successfully defended his IBF cruiserweight title against the challenger from New Zealand.

The scheduled 12-round main event bout didn’t go the full distance. Opetaia floored Nyika twice, first sending him to the canvas with a lead uppercut, and then a big left hand.

Jai Opetaia made the second successful defense of his 200-pound belt in his second reign. The 29-year-old southpaw from Sydney, New South Wales improved to 27-0, 21 KOs and remained undefeated.

David Nyika, who stepped in on short notice replacing Huseyin Cinkara, didn’t succeed in his first attempt to become champion. The 29-year-old contender from Hamilton, New Zealand dropped to 10-1, 9 KOs and suffered his first career defeat as a pro.

Parviz Iskenderov
Parviz Iskenderov is a former Muay Thai fighter, sports manager and editor at FIGHTMAG.

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