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  •   Home > News > Sports > Boxing

    Cruiserweight boxer David Nyika's refusing to overlook the opponent for his looming return bout in Sydney

    Cruiserweight boxer David Nyika's refusing to overlook the opponent for his looming return bout in Sydney


    The Olympic bronze medallist will take on fellow Kiwi fighter Nik Charalampous in a catch-weight fight on the Sonny Bill Williams-Paul Gallen undercard on July 16.

    Charalampous has 23 wins, six defeats and two draws - including losses to IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia and light heavyweight contender Jerome Pampellone .

    Nyika insists he needs to be on guard.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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