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

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 ...

It is the scene of Opetaia’s heroics in July 2022, when the Gold Coast-based champion overcame a broken jaw in two places to dethrone Mairis Briedis and win his maiden world title at 200 pounds.