Christopher Reive Senior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·9 Aug, 2026 03:03 AM5 mins to readDavid Nyika earned a shot at the vacant IBF cruiserweight world title with his win over Floyd Masson. Photo / Brad RobertsDavid Nyika’s first shot at a boxing world title arrived under less-than-ideal circumstances. But with just 18 days’ notice, the Kiwi jumped at the chance to get into the ring against then IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, the Aussie widely regarded as the best cruiserweight in the world.
Nyika
