Hemi Ahio and Faiga Opelu will go toe-to-toe at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. This heavyweight boxing match serves as an undercard for the evening's main event featuring David Nyika and Tommy Karpency.
The Heat, a ring name that Hemi Ahio carries with pride since turning professional in 2013, boasts a strong knockout rate of over 77%. His last three fights, all won by TKO against Lucas Browne, Amron Sands, and Richie Feulufai reflect his stopping power. Faiga Opelu, known as Django, also started his professional career in 2017 and sports a KO victory ratio of 75%. His recent ring encounters include a challenging loss by TKO to Joseph Goodall and a win over Mostyn Niemann by knockout.
Live coverage for the Hemi Ahio vs Faiga Opelu main card will start at 04:00 AM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Hemi Ahio vs Faiga Opelu |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-09-14 | 04:00 | 05:10 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-09-14 | 01:00 | 02:10 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-09-14 | 09:00 | 10:10 |
| Australia | 2024-09-14 | 20:00 | 21:10 |
The boxing event will take place on September 14, 2024, at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. The fight between Hemi Ahio and Faiga Opelu starts at 5:10 AM EST. This heavyweight bout is scheduled for eight rounds and is part of an undercard with David Nyika fighting Tommy Karpency in the main event.
Please note that the start time for Ahio vs Opelu may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. If previous matches end quickly or take longer than expected, the ring walk time for Ahio and Opelu could change.
Viewers should check the start times listed for different countries to ensure they do not miss the match. Adjustments might be necessary based on your local time zone.
Hemi Ahio will face Faiga Opelu in an eight-round heavyweight bout.
Hemi Ahio turned professional in 2013 and boasts a record of 22 wins, 17 by KO, with only one loss. His recent victory against Lucas Browne, a seasoned fighter with a strong KO rate, underscores Ahio's capability to handle experienced opponents and signals his readiness for Opelu's challenge.
Faiga Opelu began his professional career in 2017 and has accumulated a record of 16 wins, 12 by knockout, alongside 5 losses. His recent loss to highly regarded Joseph Goodall, despite Goodall's aggressive style and high KO ratio, may pose questions on Opelu’s ability to absorb pressure from top-tier fighters like Ahio.
You can watch Hemi Ahio vs Faiga Opelu via DAZN.
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