ko 4
27
0
0
lost
10
1
0
Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika
Fight details
In his second reign Opetaia makes the second defence of his IBF Cruiserweight title against Aussie-based New Zealander David Nyika. For the first time in two-and-a-half years the champion will fight back home in Australia and at the same venue where he won the title first time around against Mairis Briedis. Nyika steps in to replace Huseyin Cinkara who withdrew due to injury. Nyika is arguably a tougher opponent and brings a strong amateur pedigree having won two Commonwealth Gold medals and Olympic Bronze at the delayed Tokyo Games in 2021. But taking on Opetaia represents a huge step up in class from anyone he’s faced as a pro so far.
| Date | 8 January, 2025 | |
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| uk TV Channel |  dazn • 08:00:00 (GMT) | |
| Scheduled rounds | 12 | |
| Completed Rounds | 4 |
Official Weights
Jai Opetaia | 199½ lbs | |
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David Nyika | 199½ lbs | |
Referee
Judges
Tale of the tape
Jai Opetaia | Name | David Nyika |
| 29 | Age | 29 |
6′ 2″ / 188 cm | Height | 6′ 6″ / 198 cm |
76 / 193 cm | reach | 78" / 198 cm |
southpaw | Stance | orthodox |
26 | Wins | 10 |
20 | BY KO | 9 |
76.92 | KO% | 90 |
0 | Losses | 0 |
0 | Draws | 0 |
1 August, 2015 | Debut | 27 February, 2021 |
Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika: Video
Titles on the line
IBF World Cruiserweight
Financial information
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Rules and regulations
Rules set
Professional Boxing Rules (12 Rounds)
Round duration
3 minutes
Round
12 rounds
Scoring System
10-Point Must System
mandatory count rules
Referee must count to 8 before allowing the fight to continue after a knockdown
standing count rules
No standing 8-count
knockdown rules
Three knockdown rule typically not in effect (but can vary by jurisdiction)
cut rules
Fight can be stopped due to cuts, usually by doctor’s decision
Fouls and deductions
Points deducted for fouls at referee’s discretion. Typically 1 point per foul, disqualification possible for severe or repeated fouls
