David Nyika says he’ll present the world that he can defeat IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia in 48 hours once they meet this Wednesday, January eighth, in Australia. Opetaia-Nyika will probably be proven reside on DAZN.
The unbeaten Challenger Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs) is getting his ‘Rocky’ second, being chosen as a alternative opponent on two weeks’ discover to problem the King of the cruiserweight division, Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs).
It could be a giant upset if the 6’6″ Nyika, 29, defeats Opetaia, however it’s attainable. He regarded very susceptible in his rematch towards Mairis Briedis on Might 18th and didn’t appear to be he needed a part of going to conflict 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 rather a lot taller.
Eddie Hearn: “The way in which that this battle unfolded, this fundamental occasion. Jai Opetaia was due a compulsory protection. We had Cinkara. Okay, good fighter, not one of the best, however we’ve to take care of it. Rapidly, Cinkara is out and injured.
“Nick known as me, and we began taking place the record. We get to Nyika. He known as me again and stated, ‘David Nyika desires the battle.’ I’m like, ‘No.’ I couldn’t consider it. We’re so fortunate to get this battle. Honest 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 count on this chance to return when it did, however large perception in you. You have been the one to drag the set off. You have been the one to say, ‘Let’s do it,’ and future awaits in 48 hours.”
David Nyika: “I’ve educated exhausting. I’ve received 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 flexibility to turn into the brand new cruiserweight world champion.”
Eddie Hearn: “What’s behind that division when that point comes and that cellphone name comes? Is it the sparring that you simply had or the idea in your skill? I noticed the photographs in your wall, saying, ‘I’ll knock Jai Opetaia out.’ You perception this was the appropriate time for you?”
David Nyika: “I consider I can beat anyone. However anybody in entrance of me. I’ve labored with one of the best cruiserweight and one of the best 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 likelihood to show to the world precisely why I’m right here.”
