The Latest Breaking News from David Nyika

Opetaia to fight Nyika for IBF cruiserweight title

IBF world cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will defend his title against familiar face David Nyika when both boxers' undefeated credentials go on the line.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

Nyika yearns for tougher test after cruisy headline act

David Nyika is asking for someone to "take him to the trenches" after the New Zealand star cruised to a third-round stoppage of Tommy Karpency in Auckland.

AAP · Sep 14, 2024

He's no Lionheart: It's Alex the Great's journey now

Ten years after he fought for a world title, Alex Leapai Sr has tipped his hulking teenage son is poised to become boxing's next genuine heavyweight superstar.

AAP · Sep 13, 2024

Caparello positive test rocks Nyika homecoming fight

Blake Caparello is disputing a positive drug test that's seen him scratched as David Nyika's opponent in their Auckland main event next Saturday.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Fury readies headline act Leapai Jnr for bright lights

Emboldened by his time with Tyson Fury, Alex Leapai Jnr will headline an event in Gatton and then fight on David Nyika's undercard in Auckland in September.

AAP · Jul 19, 2024

Aussie restores order, wins back belt in Saudi slugfest

Australian Jai Opetaia has reclaimed the IBF cruiserweight boxing world title, winning on points in a bloody rematch with Mairis Briedis in Saudia Arabia.

AAP · May 18, 2024

David Nyika To Fight In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia For Charity

Rising cruiserweight David Nyika to fight in Riyadh, pledges to donate for charity, and aims for global recognition in the boxing world.

Top News · May 17, 2024

'It's my time now': Opetaia's moment arrives in Riyadh

Jai Opetaia can win back his IBF belt and set up more big-time fights with victory in his rematch with Mairis Briedis on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card.

AAP · May 17, 2024

Nyika's full-circle moment on path to African discovery

David Nyika has reflected on his family's life-saving dash from Uganda ahead of a full-circle moment in Saudi Arabia for the Olympic boxing medallist.

AAP · May 16, 2024

Photos: Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk open workouts in Riyadh

Check out these photos from the open workouts for Fury vs. Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 15, 2024