David Kieran Nyika (born 7 August 1995) is a New Zealand professional boxer. As an amateur , he won a gold medal at both the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games as well as competing at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships .

Jan 8, 2025 · Who is David Nyika? Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, Nyika turned pro in 2021 and faces Opetaia with a 10-0 record with nine wins via knockout. Nyika started his boxing career by winning gold in...

Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, Nyika turned pro in 2021 and faces Opetaia with a 10-0 record with nine wins via knockout. Nyika started his boxing career by winning gold in the 2014 and 2018...

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Jan 5, 2025 · IBF cruiserweight champion Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) got worked up when told that Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs) wanted to have a “gunfight” with him on Wednesday night. Opetaia, 29, said he wants 12 rounds of...

Jan 5, 2025 · Taking on Jai Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs), David Nyika makes his first attempt to become champion. The native of Hamilton, New Zealand took the fight on short notice, replacing mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara, who withdrew due to injury.

Jan 8, 2025 · Jai Opetaia stopped David Nyika in the fourth round to retain his IBF and Ring Magazine Cruiserweight Titles. Opetaia put on a masterful performance in a fight with plenty of pressure. He boxed in front of his home crowd for the first …

Jan 8, 2025 · IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia (27-0, 21 KOs) retained his title with a fourth-round, two-knockdown victory over David Nyika (10-1, 9 KOs) on Wednesday night at the Gold Coast Convention...

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