David Nyika says he’ll present the world that he can defeat IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia in 48 hours after they meet this Wednesday, January eighth, in Australia. Opetaia-Nyika will likely be proven dwell on DAZN.
The unbeaten Challenger Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs) is getting his ‘Rocky’ second, being chosen as a substitute opponent on two weeks’ discover to problem the King of the cruiserweight division, Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs).
It will be an enormous upset if the 6’6″ Nyika, 29, defeats Opetaia, however it’s attainable. He regarded very weak in his rematch in opposition to Mairis Briedis on Could 18th and didn’t seem like he needed a part of going to battle as soon as he began feeling the ache. Nyika is simply as highly effective and difficult as Briedis. The distinction is he’s younger, and he’s additionally so much taller.
Eddie Hearn: “The way in which that this battle unfolded, this essential occasion. Jai Opetaia was due a compulsory protection. We had Cinkara. Okay, good fighter, not the perfect, however we’ve got to cope with it. Hastily, Cinkara is out and injured.
“Nick referred to as me, and we began taking place the record. We get to Nyika. He referred to as me again and stated, ‘David Nyika needs the battle.’ I’m like, ‘No.’ I couldn’t consider it. We’re so fortunate to get this battle. Truthful play to Nyika. That is what fighters ought to do.
“It’s a life-changing alternative and he sees one thing, which we’ll come onto shortly. David, I didn’t anticipate this chance to return when it did, however huge perception in you. You have been the one to tug the set off. You have been the one to say, ‘Let’s do it,’ and future awaits in 48 hours.”
David Nyika: “I’ve skilled onerous. I’ve bought simply as a lot coronary heart and simply as a lot grit as Jai clearly has the expertise that I don’t possess. I’m going to show to all people in 48 hours the potential that I’ve and the power to change into the brand new cruiserweight world champion.”
Eddie Hearn: “What’s behind that division when that point comes and that telephone name comes? Is it the sparring that you simply had or the idea in your capacity? I noticed the photographs in your wall, saying, ‘I’ll knock Jai Opetaia out.’ You perception this was the best time for you?”
David Nyika: “I consider I can beat anyone. However anybody in entrance of me. I’ve labored with the perfect cruiserweight and the perfect heavyweights on the planet. I can beat anyone, and I’ll present all people that in 48 hours. That’s all it takes. I’ve ready for this for the final 15 years. I’ve by no means aimed for any decrease than the highest. That is my alternative and my probability to show to the world precisely why I’m right here.”
