Jai Opetaia says he “must put aside” David Nyika by beating him to continue his path to greatness, in a clash scheduled for Wednesday night at the Gold Coast Convention Center in Broadbeach, Australia.
IBF light heavyweight champion, Opetaia (26-0, 20 KOs) emphasizes that he has people who “count” on him and that he does not want to disappoint them by losing against the promising Nyika (10-0, 9 KOs). The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN.
This is shaping up to be a big challenge for Opetaia, facing Nyika who stands at 6ft 6in. The latter represents a style of boxing very different from any opponent Opetaia has faced thus far. There is a good chance that Opetaia could lose if a knockout victory is not in the cards.
This would also disappoint Opetaia promoter Eddie Hearn, who is talking about the possibility of a fight against Oleksandr Usyk in the heavyweight category.
“Take your crown”
“I have done enough. I arrive with full confidence. I know what he brings. We are totally ready for whatever he can come up with,” Jai Opetaia told DAZN Boxing, speaking about his opponent, David Nyika.
“I have come to take your crown. I’m sorry. I appreciate that you are an athlete and a champion, but it is my job to knock you off your pedestal,” Nyika replied.
“I’m going to find out. Let’s go then,” Opetaia replied. “Your opponent is never your enemy. I know David. He’s a good guy, but he’s standing in my way. I have so much to deal with. So many people are counting on me. He’s in my lane, so I have to get rid of him.”
The look on Opetaia’s face was priceless when Nyika declared that he was coming to take away her crown. He definitely didn’t like it when Nyika told him he was there to win.
Nyika’s confidence
“I have to win. It would mean too much to me,” Opetaia said. “My life was shaped for these moments. He talks about fate and luck on the third try. It’s my life. I don’t know of any other options. Winning is the only way, put it on your wall,” adding of Nyika’s claims posted on her wall, declaring “I’m going to knock him out.”
“You are not the only one on my wall, but you are an integral part of my story,” Nyika responds. “It’s a huge opportunity and to be able to bring it home is incredible. It’s a dream come true, but a dream remains a dream until you realize your ambitions. I train every day. I put myself in the best position to capture these moments. This is my Roman Empire to beat the best of the best,” added Nyika.
This fight arouses particular public interest, as it highlights not only the rivalry between two promising athletes, but also the emotional stakes for Opetaia. His determination not to disappoint those around him could be a deciding factor. Boxing fans will be right to wonder how these elements will affect the performance of the two boxers in the ring.
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