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Joel Gould

Opetaia has radar on Nyika in 'huge' IBF title fight

Jai Opetaia is all business ahead of his world boxing title defence. (HANDOUT/Mark Robinson)

World IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia always knew he would fight his former sparring partner David Nyika and says he is ready for what he calls "a huge" bout on January 8.

If Opetaia wins at the Gold Coast Convention Centre and defends his IBF and Ring Magazine world title, it will open up all kinds of doors for the 29-year-old Australian.

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