An opportunity has presented itself to David Nyika, and he looks to take advantage and bring gold back home. Nyika is challenging Jai Opetaia for Opetaia's IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles.

Opetaia, 29, enters this fight on the back of a stoppage win against Jack Massey in October, which followed a decision ...

He will now be the fourth boxer out of Thornberry's humble backyard ... You can follow all the action from David Nyika's fight with Jai Opetaia on Wednesday January 8 on ABC's live blog from ...

Kiwi boxer David Nyika has an unexpected shot at a world cruiserweight title, when he faces Aussie champion Jai Opetaia tonight.

The Australian champion retained his IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles with a brutal fourth-round knockout of mandatory challenger David Nyika in their Trans-Tasman clash on Wednesday ...

Photo shows A boxer stands at the corner of a boxing ring with his arms folded staring at the camera. Noel Thornberry welcomed David Nyika into his Gatton stable almost three years ago and has ...

David Nyika showdown is being viewed as yet another ... Also, the total pay Opetaia, Nyika, or any boxer receives from a given match is generally higher than the estimated/reported figures ...

David Nyika (top right) card takes place in five ... Opetaia is the more skilled boxer, with far more experience going the full 12 rounds. Nyika is powerful and will boast a significant size ...

The sixth-ranked lightweight will fight third-ranked Justin Gaethje at UFC 3-1-3 in Las Vegas.