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    Eddie Hearn names the only fighter who can beat Oleksandr Usyk

    Eddie Hearn names the only fighter who can beat Oleksandr UsykMark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
    Watch Opetaia vs Nyika live now on DAZN
    Watch Opetaia vs Nyika live now on DAZN

    Promoter Eddie Hearn believes that Jai Opetaia is the only fighter who can beat Oleksandr Usyk. 

    Opetaia, who is the current IBF cruiserweight champion, is in action later today when he defends his title against David Nyika, and fans can watch the full card live right now on DAZN. 

    If Opetaia manages to beat Nyika, it's likely that the Australian will look to unify the division and Hearn believes that this could be what's needed to secure a showdown with the world's number one heavyweight. 

    "He's probably the only guy who I think can truly compete with Usyk," Hearn said. 

    "But he's got to prove his credentials against the entire division."

    Usyk last month beat Tyson Fury in a thrilling rematch in Riyadh and now there is a mystery surrounding what will be the Ukrainian's next move. 

    One possible avenue that Usyk has expressed an interest in is moving back down to cruiserweight, and when Opetaia was asked about the possibility of facing the former undisputed cruiserweight champion, the Australian was eager to take the opportunity with both hands. 

    Watch Opetaia vs Nyika live on DAZN

    Jai Opetaia and David Nyika's fight card and the DAZN live broadcast will begin at 8am GMT; 3am ET; 6pm AEST.

    Opetaia and Nyika will then step into the ring at 12pm GMT; 7am ET; 10pm AEST.

    In Australia and New Zealand, watch the fight on DAZN PPV as a one-off cost. For the UK, US and rest of the world, this fight is part of the regular DAZN subscription.

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