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

Since he won his IBF belt against Brieidis in July 2022, Opetaia has fought four times and made quick work of just about everybody other than Briedis. He would have fought many more times as well ...

Jai Opetaia lands a heavy punch on Mairis Briedis. Picture: Top Rank/Mikey Williams But Opetaia says Nyika (10-0) should be careful what he wishes for and vowed to subject the cocky Kiwi to the ...

Usyk capped off his time at cruiserweight with wins over Mairis Briedis, Murat Gassiev and Tony Bellew, as he secured undisputed status – before achieving the same feat at heavyweight.

Opetaia won the IBF belt from Latvian Mairis Briedis at this same venue in July 2022 and has defended it four times, including a rematch against Briedis that left him with a broken jaw in two ...