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  •   Home > News > Sports > Boxing

    Boxer David Nyika is refusing to do away with his amateur career completely, as he embarks on boxing as a professional journey

    Boxer David Nyika is refusing to do away with his amateur career completely, as he embarks on boxing as a professional journey


    The Olympic bronze medallist will travel to England to train with Joseph Parker under Andy Lee.

    Nyika will fight on the undercard of Parker's rematch with Derek Chisora.

    But the 26-year-old says he's still eyeing up next year's Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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