Jai Opetaya has recently become the main figure of the first heavyweight in the world. But besides him, a new star of this weight category is growing in New Zealand - David Nyika (4-0, 3 KOs). The 27-year-old bronze medalist of last year's Tokyo Games in 91 kg boxed for the last time on June 5 at the evening, the main event of which was the fight between Devin Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) and George Kambosos (20-1, 10 KOs) for all four championship belts in light weight. Nyika is also set to return on the undercard of their October 16 rematch in Melbourne.
“Boxing has become one of the greatest moments in New Zealand sports history. David Tua paved the way for the likes of Joseph Parker, Shane Cameron and Maselino Masoe, and now David Nyika will continue their accomplishments. His countrymen will be proud of him,” says Noel Thornberry, new coach of the 90.7kg 2m prospect.
In addition to Nyika, a heavyweight will also perform at the evening Hemi Ahio (19-0, 14 KOs).
"I'm going to show people that heavyweight in New Zealand isn't just about Joseph Parker," Ahio said.
