Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika Weigh In Results

The IBF Cruiserweight title match is set to captivate boxing enthusiasts as current champion Jai Opetaia prepares to defend his title against Olympic bronze medalist David Nyika. This event will be hosted at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Queensland, Australia, on the upcoming Wednesday.

Jai Opetaia and David Nyika weighed exactly the same at 199.5 lbs during the official weigh-in. This marks Opetaia’s third defense of his IBF cruiserweight title. In anticipation of their bout, Opetaia shared, "He's ready and prepared – let's go. Let's do it."

David Nyika brings an energy infused with motivation for what seems to be a noteworthy challenge after stepping in due to Huseyin Cinkara’s unfortunate injury deeming him unable to compete in December. After seamlessly meeting the required weight, he commented, “All of the talking is done, man. We're sick of these interviews – let's get it on." He urged fight fans, terming what's ahead as something notable by adding, "Get your popcorn ready; it's going to be a show."

The fight card also features other intriguing matchups that complement the main event robustly. Undercard bouts include talented boxers across various weight classes showcasing their skill sets such as Justis Huni (241.4 lbs) going up against Shaun Potgieter (251.1 lbs), Max McIntyre making weight at 167.7 lbs facing Abdulselam Saman at 167.3 lbs and much more.

Fighters Details

Jai Opetaia will face David Nyika in a 10-round bout vying for the Ring Magazine & IBF World Cruiserweight Titles.

Jai Opetaia

• Nationality: Australia
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 188 cm
• Reach: 188 cm
• Total Fights: 26
• Record: 26 / 0 / 0

Jai Opetaia, being undefeated in his professional career, boasts an impressive 26-0 record. His win by unanimous decision against Mairis Briedis highlighted his capabilities and readiness for high-stakes matches like this upcoming challenge. Opetaia’s consistent performance in the cruiserweight division suggests a potentially dominating presence against Nyika based on comparative experience and past winning streaks.

David Nyika

• Nationality: New Zealand
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 198 cm
• Reach: 198 cm
• Total Fights: 10
• Record: 10 / 0 / 0

David Nyika also arrives unblemished with a 10-0 tally. His recent victories reflect strong form and adaptability, though he faces an experienced adversary in Opetaia. Nyika's swift ascent in the cruiserweight class sets him up as a formidable contender, but overcoming Opetaia's more extensive track record in significant bouts will be a critical test of his skills and strategic prowess.

What time is Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika fight

Live coverage for the Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika main card will start at 04:00 AM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika Betting Odds

• Favorite: Jai Opetaia : 1.1 (-800)
• Underdog: David Nyika : 8.2 (+720)