Jai Opetaia vs David Nyika INTENSE Face Off & Press Conference

[@nicksheps1]

Fair play to Eddie for getting out to Aus to support the night and his fighter!

[@drizzygoat-cq6cq]

L Eddie snake 🐍 trash guy for sure

[@SilkTown999]

Seems to think the fight is on a Saturday night though 😅

[@falakeexdrolly3938]

@nicksheps1 Riyadh Season is the key to these great cards, not Eddie

[@thetruthchannel7073]

Sunday morning

[@thecelticmagician8421]

Because he's lost everyone else

[@Cardboard159]

Aussie NZ & SA are on a massive rise and I love to see it transition from rugby to the ufc and boxing it's truly a great time to be a fight fan

[@685_Chee_Hooo]

He’s humble enough and I like the kid I think is just the way of any boxer talks to sell the fight

[@tyl3rb-fw6ee]

SA cannot compete in boxing. We just punch the air. Let’s be real here. Maybe in another 50 years.

[@ohsalupu2959]

After all the talk, the handshake at the end 🤝🏽 fkn love that 💯 LFG! 🇳🇿🇼🇸

[@bugtecpestcontrol7634]

Can't wait for this one. Admitting I didn't watch any of David's fights I love the respect and lack of mouthing off by the Tasman fighters.

[@SomeFreeTimeActivities]

Jai will be a bit too much for David. There's levels to this and its Jai's moment at the top right now.

[@peternagy-im4be]

That's correct

[@KRM85]

3 weeks notice, 10 fights and doesnt give a fuk 😂. Respect bro

[@gunlean7738]

3 weeks notice for both brother.

[@KRM85]

@ he had a fight coming up..david didnt…lol

[@glenndavis479]

@@KRM85 I heard David say in an interview yesterday he had 2 camps back to back...3 weeks notice was just for a definite fight date on this card.

[@KRM85]

@ yes that’s true but he wasn’t fighting anyone at all. There was no opponent.

[@glenndavis479]

@@KRM85 "he had a fight coming up..david didnt…lol" A camp program is a camp program mate...it's not the same as being at the gym. He never had a fight lined up for the first one neither but his manager couldn't secure a fight in time...this time he got lucky but he was still prepping for a fight , the same as Jai.

[@julianshalders6047]

Jai says, " I'm sick of these interviews and i just wanna fight ", what a legend, he's sick of listening to shit😂.

[@Rick-nz5hh]

Hard to call. As these styles clash. Opetaia has proven he is tough, fighting with a broken jaw, says a lot. David has yet to fight anyone note worthy, not to take away from his skill which is evident from his Bronze medal. Opetaia is resilient. Im Leaning towards Opetaia based on his grit and heart. Haven't seen David go through anything like Opetaia has been through. David is smart and has a very good chance to cause an upset. It is a great test for David, although it is a level up in terms of opponents he has faced, it may bring the best out of him. Very interesting fight.

[@levidean3196]

@@Rick-nz5hh well said and totally agree

[@malachingatae2715]

finally a non casual boxing fan in the comment section

[@23wiski]

great comment and spot on.

[@levidean3196]

@ what’s ur thoughts on the fight mate

[@malachingatae2715]

@@levidean3196 i think nyika has taken this too early but coming out of nz i understand he has to take the opportunities at hand. if he can try and control the pace and not let it turn into a dog fight he makes a good argument as to why he is there but, i lean towards jai and hope dor a rematch later on when nyika has had more fights/experience

[@Joseph-wo3tr]

Bro what can I say I'm a jai fan however as a kiwi im rolling with David 👊

[@firehorse5206]

Same

[@vickypunefu88]

@@Joseph-wo3tr goodnight david

[@James-Daley]

Great point about the top dogs of Heavy Weight tapering out & ageing - look out for Agit Kabayel, Moses Itauama, & of course, Justis Huni 🇦🇺

[@BronzeSpoon23]

"I STILL GOT THAT HUNGER" thats how u know his Islander, always hungry 😂 lesssgooo both men

[@levidean3196]

I’m a massive fan of jai opetaia 🙌 but my gut is telling me nyika is going to give him a few problems and definitely could be fight of the year like a breidis vs opetaia style fight

[@kiwigun_gamer950]

Nah, its going to be one sided as fuck in jais favour.

[@levidean3196]

@ one side of me thinks that but my gut is saying nyika will put it to him in phases of this fight

[@levidean3196]

@ them Māoris are very hearty bro and he has a good skill set nyika 👍 but jai is an animal and he’s a central coast boy like me grew up in the same suburb but I just feel this being a banger bro and not one sided like most think

[@izzycarts]

Nyika needs to use his length and reach to second guess jai and you never know when they are exchanging in the pocket

[@levidean3196]

@ definitely and I been following jai for a long time I have watched numerous of hes amauteur fights live and always said he will go on to be a great but man something is telling me nyika will give him a bit of trouble like I don’t think nyika will beat him but could be a tough day at the office for jai

[@majenazprahy9909]

Love the self convidence and respect that both these men show. It is a good vibe, speaks for an interesting fight ahead. Very different from the superstars' antiques shown by some in the HW.

[@blinkybill1740]

Let’s go Jai, king of the division 🇼🇸🇦🇺💥👑👑👑

[@CliffRoyal]

This should be one of the fights of the century ..only difference is Jais resilience based upon his past fights … all respect to David

[@hellonihaocomoestas]

JAi's dad looks hella proud of his son

[@irondragon6423]

this is gona be a banger 🤜🤛

[@Pahjo267]

🇹🇴🇼🇸 Polys on a global scale!! 💯

[@bigboi8592]

It’s unbelievable how many people say David is going to win. All of you clearly need to go watch more boxing because anyone who does actually watch know jai will wipe the floor him. This won’t even be close.

[@Unknown-uk3kg]

All sweepstakes winners lol

[@lukeryan6556]

Jai will have him out of there under 6 rounds 💯

[@ClintRusbridge]

How much money you got on Jai ?

[@lukeryan6556]

500

[@OlgaNkuna-p4l]

Shaun for the biggest upset, let's go Mr Potgieter.

[@tamasamoa4423]

Tough talk from the kid, let’s see if he can walk the talk lol. Can’t wait to see Jai humble this guy big time.

[@recodegamesstudio]

He's not even being arrogant. The only one who needs humbling is Opetaia as he's letting the hype train get to his ego a bit now despite beating a string of British cans. His best win is going life and death twice with breidis outside of that. He'll win this ofc as it's another easy match up

[@dommy1852]

@@recodegamesstudio bro farkkk up your every commenting on behalf of Nyika. He doesnt know you lol.

[@tonyt50]

The 2nd Briedis fight showed us Jai is definitely beatable. But David needs to hope for a miracle.

[@peternagy-im4be]

Beatable perhaps but definitely not by this bloke. Mind you everyone can be beaten

[@glenndavis479]

So how do ya work that out Einstein considering Jai won both fights.

[@tonyt50]

@ if the last fight went any longer Briedis had him. Jai wanted out of there late in the fight.

[@glenndavis479]

@@tonyt50 Would have could have should have don't cut the mustard mate...Jai beat him twice and the first time with a broken jaw early in.

[@DylzJay]

May the best man win fans of both dont want a loser tbh. May it be a fight of the ages

[@o4-a224]

Greatness

[@IN_GODS_iTRUST]

this will be an interesting fight jai is a beast, nyika is a hardworker so good luck to both

[@mikerobertson9818]

They all say they’re gonna stop jai good luck

[@malelelennie8313]

Jai for the win

[@IMBATMANANDIMCOOL]

I love how respectful they are. Getting ready for the hurt on Wednesday .. woot woot

[@joeaerenga6816]

Let’s go David n jai all the best

[@Isaac_blingz]

February seems to be filled with lots of great fights

[@ronnieotine70]

men i im realy serious,😭 opetaia too tough and fast for david , remember what i said

[@SeaurchinSimpson714]

dave will beat him to the punch and switch stances on him all night

[@peternagy-im4be]

​@@SeaurchinSimpson714yeah right fantasy world

[@bruceah-sang7982]

Easy fight for jai

[@xHopshotx]

Not gonna be easy if Nyika sticks behind his jab.

[@bruceah-sang7982]

@@xHopshotx jab or whatever jai will end him 😂

[@matmaism]

Jais only ever had easy fights - could be his first actual test

[@MUNN13M4HN]

Some donuts thinking David is gonna give Jai problems is funny🤣🤣🤣

[@levidean3196]

@@MUNN13M4HN u will be suprised mate 👍 I got jai via decision but in no means it will be an easy night for him

[@SinicizedTurk]

Jai's got this. Nyika won't know what hit him

[@frankangosetravel7011]

Do you think it will go past 7?

[@peternagy-im4be]

No. R6 stoppage.

[@loveanother7718]

This one reminds me of Tua and Shane's fight. But im with my Boy Jai 100

[@joness044]

Was hoping this fight would someday happen, just didn't think it would be so soon. Massive for Australia and New Zealand. Lets go kiwi!

[@str8barracuda]

Anyone know why they're fighting on a Wednesday ? Should be good anyway, im from nz but picking the uso Jai

[@fiaelle9268]

That stare down tho. Jai is a g shoves his cap back on his head then just walks off.

[@dezdollar]

jais a dangerous man, dont think D.N can last 12 rounds. but NZ allday.

[@SimiMachee]

I love both guys but pls don't repeat what happened to Tua Cameron fight❤

[@JohannEhlers]

Lets go Shaun!!! Predict a big knockout win for Shaun.

[@OlgaNkuna-p4l]

Let's go Shaun 11-1

[@myyoot]

So Wednesday morning 9am whilst at work we have a decent headline fight in the uk.. that’s sweet haha. Big up to the guys from the other side 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇦🇺

[@samoanfreak3455]

Lets go jai, and still... Vring everything you got David, and new.... Either or... Good luck, im backing my uso 🇼🇸

[@minkyem]

Jai's haircut tells me he going to win.

[@lamalucian7733]

You can feel davids tenseness, I hope he takes the right moves to calm his thoughts. He has the talent to win this

[@edgelordsrus1326]

He such an incredibly talented and skilled amateur, but hasn’t had a test like this, jai is a one trick pony though with an overhand and that’s it, Nyika should be able to handle him if he can get his head straight

[@tokotoko3592]

FUCK YEAH! Australasia and the South African boys getting some lime light!

[@manusilifaiva8465]

Sorry. But Opetaia is going to KO you. Easy...

[@peternagy-im4be]

Probably before R6

[@reddog4514]

Let’s Go Jai 😎

[@joeaerenga6816]

Any tickets

[@talkaboutit9200]

Wikipedia says nyika dad is Samoan.. true or false..

[@mikemichaels2914]

False. His Dad has some East African blood from Uganda and his Mum is a White Kiwi.

[@scottclark1975]

@@mikemichaels2914 white kiwi get no credit as per usual

[@Bigworm77]

Like Kai said tired of interviewing!! Let’s fight

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Davey might be 2 inches taller but Jai is 4 inches wider!

[@Dall161]

Eddie looking at Nyika the same way he used to look at AJ lol if Nyika wins then Eddie will make him a superstar.

[@albertodaversa1965]

Thought Dave was already on undercard so he was training for a fight just change of opponent. Use the Three weeks notice if you came off the couch.

[@lesblase3667]

Dont ever mention the Wallabies in the same breath as Jai Opetaia. Malaka

[@pauljohn8757]

Why on a Wednesday

[@Thehomiebrucelee]

Let's go

[@Krusher_1970]

I don't know how good this Nyika is. Certainly, he looks huge compared to Jai, but Massey as well did look like that and Jai has demolished him in less than 6 rounds. Opetaia is too strong and smart for anyone out there in the CW division. I think it's gonna be easy job for Opetaia (i have him win for stoppage by round 7).

[@HenryjrChahweta]

This is going to be a hard night for the Australian believe me guys

[@peternagy-im4be]

Easy work mate. Over before R6

[@dommy1852]

@@HenryjrChahweta nah it wasnt

[@Unknown-uk3kg]

Well done David for stepping up it’s time to make your career win or lose you’re still young 🎉 win for both Aus and nz the Anzac’s lol

[@bubbaluv6487]

justis is a weird lookin cat

[@JohnSmith-u5c]

Hes half tongan half lebanese

[@nathanrota4555]

Justis is the man

[@joeaerenga6816]

Justis for world title the next big thing wait for it

[@bubbaluv6487]

@@JohnSmith-u5c is he? wow didnt know that

[@primebenni4773]

David nyika has work with usyk before?

[@PhilipVili]

a great chess game 'tween both camps but only Jai n David can be closer to the truth, I for one would like to know that truth so bring it on ,may the best man win

[@zy823]

Davids best best to win is to point box Jai if he gets into a gun fight Davids jaw will get touched and he will SLEEP

[@loveanother7718]

Two Aussie on the top.

[@esiofamahe5519]

Lesgo David

[@TrigarowTravels]

David v Goliath and I just put my money on David

[@SKI_MVSK]

Let’s Fucking Go!!!

[@Drinkonthemoon]

Not gonna lie be putting a few lazy dollars on the kiwi..🤷🏽‍♂️

[@AndrewWilliams-kw6bc]

Big height difference ! BUT ! Big class difference ?

[@pisilamalupo5794]

Jai win 8 round or 10 round

[@ChristopherLock]

gonna be a hectic fight i got jai by tko round 10

[@Rockstarnic88]

Huni all the skill but no chin unfortunately

[@togatuimaualuga1153]

David he sounds like Shane Cameron, he end up like rabbit

[@GoatJames23-hs5xq]

Home town of Eddie's favorite female fighter..

[@paipisa8624]

The list is bullshit, how come the number 10 straight to fight Jai, wheres the number 1 to 9 , the wotld of boxing is fkn bllsht, they try to save their boxer ,and put one of Polynesian boy down .

[@tigerward88]

Opetaia by late stoppage

[@albertus7667]

Opetaia easily

[@peternagy-im4be]

R6 KO

[@JuniorKaiuha]

David for the dub🎉

[@danieltauru1422]

Jai beats him

[@justinharris2400]

This is a mam vs maori tnt

[@togatuimaualuga1153]

Thompson much better than him

[@davisorbell]

Lfg nyika

[@theasianjaywalker4455]

I have a wacky guess that Nyika is going to pull off an upset.

[@peternagy-im4be]

What are you drinking mate?

[@dommy1852]

@@theasianjaywalker4455 yeah think its just that, wacky

[@theasianjaywalker4455]

@@dommy1852 eww gross you actually did that

[@internal_force_fitness781]

Jai's been in some tough wars already. David might be catching him at the right time. Going to call the upset from now.

[@YourDailyDoseOfFactzz]

Aussie Aussie Aussie💪🇦🇺

[@wksmartypants]

Brah.......go team David!!....so looking forward to Jai being knocked out......David is a technician like the movie the Mechanic

[@wksmartypants]

David has done his homework.....Jai just coming out dropping body shots then coming up with the right but David knows that....

[@giveaf9370]

He's a decent boxer for sure. But Jai is a good few more pages done. Might even be a good few books ahead of David.

[@685-e8t]

​@@wksmartypantsit's not gonna be easy either way. A Nikya knockout is a long shot

[@wksmartypants]

@@giveaf9370 David is a different breed to Massey who just stood like a punching bag in front of Jai......it wqs Christmas for Jai......David is ALL skill

[@bigboi8592]

@wksmartypants Hahaha just another squeezer that has no idea. David looks like a amateur still. This is going to be a one sided beating by jai. I will come back and let you know in the comments when it happens. Your a 🤡 like the east who think David is going to win

[@Prxgram_6]

Who are all these other blokes talking , hand jai the mic, let the fighters speak. We don’t need your life story 😂

[@drizzygoat-cq6cq]

Anything with hearn at the front of it id 🗑️ lol

[@loganmiria3444]

Hern and de la hoya

[@aroncranston1795]

David for the Win Waikato River Tutira mai nga iwi Aue tatou tatou e. 💪

[@555KL]

Nyika trying way too hard to match Opetaia's intense gaze

[@busterb6562]

I’ve got a feeling Jai is not what he’s hyped up to be. From what I’ve seen of him, I haven’t been too impressed.

[@polymovement2166]

😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡

[@Tr3Gills]

Ur mouth is to 3ig david