Jai Opetaia scored another highlight reel knockout yesterday.
The 29-year-old stopped David Nyika in the fourth round to solidify his reputation as the premier Cruiserweight in the division.
JAI OPETAIA BRUTALLY SLUMPS NYIKA AFTER A CRAZY SLUG FEST
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Heavyweight king, Oleksandr Usyk has teased a move back down to Cruiserweight and a showdown between the pair could be very much on the cards.
The Ukrainian beat Tyson Fury for the second time in December but there are now not many challengers left at heavyweight for him to conquer and a mouthwatering fight between Usyk and Opetaia could be of interest.
Opetia’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes his man could pose a significant test to the former two division undisputed champion.
“He’s probably the only guy who I think can truly compete with Usyk.”
“But he’s got to prove his credentials against the entire division.”
Realistically next up for the Opetaia could be a unification clash with Gilberto Ramirez as he seeks to unify the cruiserweight belts but further down the line he may just tempt Usyk back down to the division where he made his name.
