Jai Opetaia scores brutal knockout over David Nyika in IBF cruiserweight title defense

Early Knockout of The Year contender

Jai Opetaia made a statement with a brutal stoppage over David Nyika in a thrilling bout on the Gold Coast. The Aussie defended his IBF cruiserweight title with a stunning right uppercut that sent Nyika tumbling to the canvas.

Opetaia calls out Gilberto Ramirez for unification

After retaining his title, Jai Opetaia wasted no time in calling out WBA and WBO champ Gilberto Ramirez for a unification bout. Despite Ramirez's recent win, Opetaia is determined to unify the 200lb titles.

Fans eager for Opetaia vs. Jake Paul showdown

While Opetaia has his sights set on unifying the cruiserweight division, fans are clamoring for a showdown between the Aussie boxer and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Promoter Eddie Hearn also has plans for Opetaia to challenge Oleksandr Usyk after becoming undisputed at cruiserweight.