Jai Opetaia KOs David Nyika in ROUND 4, Retains IBF Cruiserweight Title

Watch fight highlights of undefeated IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia's destructive fourth-round KO of David Nyika at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in Broadbeach, Australia.

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 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. 

In the fourth round, Opetaia dropped Nyika with a power right hook while exiting the clinch; Nyika beat the count, but his legs didn't look good and 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.

Post-fight, Opetaia called for a cruiserweight unification showdown against Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, the current holder of the WBO and WBA titles. "Ramirez, I'm coming for those belts," Opetaia declared with a smile. Opetaia moves to 27–0 with 20 KO's, while Nyika drops to 10-1 with 9 KO's. - 🥊