Jai Opetaia KOs David Nyika in ROUND 4, Calls Out Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez | FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS

Jai Opetaia (27-0, 21 KOs) returned to Australian soil with a vengeance—undaunted, unbothered, and unmistakably elite. In front of a roaring hometown crowd at the Gold Coast Convention Centre, the undefeated IBF cruiserweight champion delivered a chilling fourth-round knockout of David Nyika (10-1, 9 KOs), reminding the boxing world why he’s one of the most feared men in the cruiserweight division.

Jai Opetaia makes his ring walk

During his ring walk, Jai Opetaia entered with a stoic expression, dressed in white leather adorned with red accents. Elvis Presley's "If I Can Dream" echoed through the arena in his home country, a tribute to his grandfather, whose favorite artist is the King of Rock and Roll.

Opetaia takes control early

Opetaia wasted no time asserting his dominance, unleashing powerful combinations that kept Nyika on the defensive. As Round 2 came to a close, Opetaia landed a thunderous overhand left that momentarily stunned Nyika, leaving him visibly shaken but still standing. The boxing clinic continued in Round three as Opetaia pressed forward with relentless precision.

Opetaia ends the show in style

In the fourth round, Opetaia dropped Nyika with a power right hook while exiting the clinch—a highlight-reel moment that shifted the momentum completely. Nyika beat the count, but his legs didn't look good, and he retreated as Opetaia moved in for the finish. Another big right hook forced Nyika to grab and almost lean on the ropes before a final brutal left hand sent him collapsing to the canvas—out cold.

Opetaia calls out Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez

Post-fight, Opetaia called for a cruiserweight unification showdown with Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, the current holder of the WBO and WBA titles. "Ramirez, I'm coming for those belts," Opetaia declared with a smile.

With his latest highlight knockout making waves and his eyes now locked on Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, Jai Opetaia has made it clear: he’s not just defending his crown—he’s hunting for more. A unification bout looms on the horizon, and if Saturday night was any indication, the rest of the cruiserweight division should be on high alert. Opetaia isn’t just back; he’s coming for everything. - 🥊