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  •   Home > News > Sports > Boxing

    Olympic bronze medallist boxer David Nyika has taken his professional record to three-and-oh

    Olympic bronze medallist boxer David Nyika has taken his professional record to three-and-oh


    He's claimed a unanimous points decision victory over Karim Maatalla on the main card of the George Kambosos Jr. versus Devin Haney bout in Melbourne.

    Earlier Junior Fa was floored twice by Lucas Browne in the first round of their heavyweight bout for a TKO loss.

    Hemi Ahio claimed a first round technical knockout win over Christian Ndzie .

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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