Opetaia, Nyika facing potential battle for right to face Usyk
By AAP · Source: ESPN
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![Jai Opetaia [L] defeated David Nyika during their IBF and The Ring Cruiserweight Title Fight in January 2025 — Article image accompanying Opetaia, Nyika facing potential battle for right to face Usyk on WagerUp Sports News.](https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2026/1102/r1739956_1296x518_5-2.jpg "Jai Opetaia [L] defeated David Nyika during their IBF and The Ring Cruiserweight Title Fight in January 2025 — Article image accompanying Opetaia, Nyika facing potential battle for right to face Usyk on WagerUp Sports News.")
Oleksandr Usyk has earned a tongue-in-cheek invite to resume his cruiserweight career in Gatton after the boxing great's plan to return to the division set him on a path for David Nyika.