David Nyika
David Nyika | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 August 1995 Hamilton,New Zealand |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Cruiserweight |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Reach | 79 in (201 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 9 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
Medal record | |
David Kieran Nyika(born 7 August 1995) is a New Zealandprofessional boxer.As anamateur,he won a gold medal at both the2014and2018 Commonwealth Gamesas well as competing at the2017and2019 World Championships.[1][2][3][4]Nyika andSarah Hiriniwere theNew Zealand flag bearersat the2020 Summer Olympics.[5][6]Nyika gained significant media attention after an incident during the Round of 16 at the 2020 Summer Olympics in which Moroccan boxerYouness Baallaattempted to bite Nyika's ear.[7][8][9][10]
Amateur career[edit]
2020 Summer Olympics[edit]
On July 27, 2021, Nyika won a Round of 16 match against MoroccanYouness Baallain the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. In what was described by commentators as a "disgraceful act", during the third round, Baalla attempted to bite Nyika.[11]The biting incident overshadowed the competition as New Zealand media reported that it "marred" Nyika's Olympic debut.[12]The incident drew comparisons toMike Tyson and Evander Holyfield's 1997 fightin which Tyson repeatedly bit Holyfield's ear.[13]
On August 3, 2021, David Nyika won a bronze medal after being defeated in the men's heavyweight semifinal against Russian Olympic Committee'sMuslim Gadzhimagomedov.[14]
Commonwealth Game results[edit]
Glasgow 2014
- Round of 32: Defeated Luvuyo Sizani (South Africa) 2–0
- Round of 16: DefeatedScott Forrest(Scotland) 3–0
- Quarter-finals: DefeatedSumit Sangwan(India) 3–0
- Semi-finals: DefeatedSean McGlinchy(Northern Ireland) 3–0
- Final: DefeatedKennedy St-Pierre(Mauritius) 3–0
Gold Coast 2018
- Round of 16: Defeated Yakita Aska (Antigua and Barbuda) 5–0
- Quarter-finals: Defeated Christian Ndzie Tsoye (Cameroon) W/O
- Semi-finals: DefeatedCheavon Clarke(England) 5–0
- Final: DefeatedJason Whateley(Australia) 5–0
World Championship results[edit]
Hamburg 2017
- Round of 16: Defeated Igor Teziev (Germany) 5–0
- Quarter-finals: Defeated byEvgeny Tishchenko(Russia) 4–1
Yekaterinburg 2019
- Round of 32: Defeated Ahmed Hagag (Austria) 5–0
- Round of 16: Defeated byMuslim Gadzhimagomedov(Russia) 5–0
Olympic Games results[edit]
Tokyo 2020
- Round of 16: DefeatedYouness Baalla(Morocco) 5-0
- Quarter-finals: DefeatedUladzislau Smiahlikau(Belarus) 5-0
- Semi-finals: Defeated byMuslim Gadzhimagomedov(Russia) 4–1
Professional career[edit]
Early career[edit]
On 26 January 2021, it was announced that Nyika would make his professional debut against Jesse Maio on the undercard ofJoseph Parker vs. Junior FaatSpark Arenaon 27 February 2021.[15][16]The bout would end in strange fashion as following a big right hand landed by Nyika that floored Maio, Maio would protest that the punch landedbehind the head.Despite protestations from Maio that he had been hit behind the head, Nyika was awarded the win just 29 seconds into the opening round.[17]
Following his bronze medal winning performance at the2020 Summer OlympicsNyika would relocate toMorecambe,England in preparation for his second pro bout and would begin training under formerWBOmiddleweightchampionAndy Leeand would train alongside reigningWBCheavyweightchampionTyson Furyand former WBO heavyweight championJoseph Parker.[18]He would make his UK debut against Frenchman Anthony Carpin on the undercard of the rematch between Joseph Parker vs.Dereck ChisoraatAO ArenainManchesteron 18 December 2021. Nyika would progress to 2–0 dominating Carpin throughout the initial three minutes and when the bell rang to end the opening round, Carpin wouldretireon his stool complaining about an left elbow injury.[19]
Nyika's next outing would be involved in a crowd-pleasing five-round scrap with Karim Maatalla on the undercard ofGeorge Kambosos Jr vs Devin Haneyon 5 June, 2022. Nyika showcased some of the skills that helped him win Olympic bronze and two Commonwealth Games golds as he out-fought the game Maatalla over five rounds to win 49–46, 49–46 and 48–47 on the judges scorecards. Speaking on his performance after the fight, Nyika said, "Realistically, I'd give it like a C−, It was exactly what I needed. I needed some tough opposition, someone who can actually take the shots as well as give them back."[20]
Nyika is scheduled to headline a DAZN PPV card at Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland, New Zealand on September 14, 2024.[21][22]
Professional boxing record[edit]
| 9 fights | 9 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Michael Seitz | TKO | 4 (10),2:45 | 18 May 2024 | Kingdom Arena,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia | Won vacantIBFInter-Continentalcruiserweighttitle |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Robert Berridge | TKO | 3 (8),1:00 | 3 Nov 2023 | Gatton Shire Hall, Gatton, Australia | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Waikato Falefehi | TKO | 2 (8),2:14 | 28 July 2023 | Gatton Shire Hall,Gatton,Australia | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Louis Marsters | TKO | 4 (5),2:22 | 24 May 2023 | Margaret Court Arena,Melbourne, Australia | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Titi Motusaga | KO | 2 (6),2:35 | 16 Oct 2022 | Rod Laver Arena,Melbourne, Australia | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Louis Marsters | TKO | 2 (4),0:59 | 2 Jul 2022 | Convention & Exhibition Centre,Gold Coast,Australia | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Karim Maatalla | UD | 5 | 5 Jun 2022 | Marvel Stadium,Melbourne,Australia | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Anthony Carpin | RTD | 1 (4),3:00 | 18 Dec 2021 | AO Arena,Manchester,England | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Jesse Maio | KO | 1 (6),0:29 | 27 Feb 2021 | Spark Arena,Auckland,New Zealand |
References[edit]
- ^"The Top Boxing Prospects from the 2014 Commonwealth Games".BleacherReport.com.Retrieved30 January2021.
- ^"NZ fans spur Nyika to boxing gold".RNZ.Retrieved30 January2021.
- ^"Kiwi heavyweight boxer David Nyika ousted from world championships in controversial decision".Stuff.co.nz.Retrieved30 January2020.
- ^"Jerome Pampellone stars at World Championships, David Nyika sent packing".Stuff.co.nz.Retrieved30 January2021.
- ^"Tokyo Olympics 2020: New Zealand's last-minute flagbearer change as Olympics officially begin with opening ceremony".NZ Herald.Retrieved24 July2021.
- ^"Tokyo Olympics: Schedule change calls Kiwi rowing eights into early Games action".Newshub.Retrieved24 July2021.
- ^"Tokyo Olympics: David Nyika cruises into quarterfinals after attempted bite from Morocco's Youness Baalla".Stuff.27 July 2021.Retrieved27 July2021.
- ^"David Nyika on receiving end of bite attempt in Olympic boxing debut".RNZ.27 July 2021.Retrieved27 July2021.
- ^"Rival attempts bite on Kiwi heavyweight David Nyika".TVNZ.Retrieved27 July2021.
- ^"Moroccan boxer Youness Baalla attempts to bite New Zealand's David Nyika | NBC Olympics".NBC Olympics.Retrieved27 July2021.
- ^"Boxing-New Zealand's Nyika bitten but not beaten on Games debut".Reuters.27 July 2021.Retrieved27 July2021.
- ^"Tokyo Olympics 2020: Boxing – Kiwi heavyweight David Nyika's Games win marred by disgraceful act".NZ Herald.Retrieved27 July2021.
- ^"He bit his ear! Boxer's outrageous Mike Tyson move".AdelaideNow.27 July 2021.Retrieved27 July2021.
- ^"Kiwi boxer David Nyika wins bronze after semifinal defeat".TVNZ.Retrieved3 August2021.
- ^"Joseph Parker vs Junior Fa: As Tokyo Olympics uncertainty continues, David Nyika finds opponent for pro debut".stuff.co.nz.Retrieved30 January2021.
- ^"Kiwi boxer David Nyika confident of crushing victory on professional debut".tvnz.co.nz.Retrieved30 January2020.
- ^"Boxing: David Nyika beats Jesse Maio in professional debut after bizarre 28-second TKO".nzherald.co.nz.Retrieved22 May2022.
- ^"Boxer David Nyika heading to UK to join Parker, Fury camp".1 News.Retrieved22 May2022.
- ^"Boxing: Olympic star David Nyika shows professional potential with convincing win on Parker-Chisora undercard".newshub.co.nz.Retrieved22 May2022.
- ^"David Nyika eyes another fight before Commonwealth Games".stuff.co.nz.Retrieved12 June2022.
- ^Iskenderov, Parviz (21 June 2024)."David Nyika next fight set for September in New Zealand".FIGHTMAG.
- ^Napier, Liam (21 June 2024)."David Nyika teams up with Joseph Parker in multi-fight deal".NZ Herald.
External links[edit]
- David NyikaatBoxRec(registration required)
- David NyikaatOlympedia
- David Nyikaat theNew Zealand Olympic Committee
- David Nyikaat theCommonwealth Games Federation(archived)
- 1995 births
- Living people
- Light-heavyweight boxers
- Commonwealth Games gold medallists for New Zealand
- Boxers at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
- Sportspeople from Hamilton, New Zealand
- New Zealand male boxers
- New Zealand people of Ugandan descent
- New Zealand people of Welsh descent
- New Zealand people of English descent
- Commonwealth Games medallists in boxing
- Boxers at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
- Boxers at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Medalists at the 2020 Summer Olympics
- Olympic medalists in boxing
- Olympic bronze medalists for New Zealand
- Olympic boxers for New Zealand
- Medallists at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
- Medallists at the 2018 Commonwealth Games