Boxing Match Preview: David Nyika (10-1-0, 9 KOs) vs. Nikolas Charalampous (23-6-2, 11 KOs)

Event: SBW vs. Gallen Undercard
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Venue: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia
Weight Class: Cruiserweight (200 lbs / 90.7 kg)
Rounds: Scheduled for 8 rounds
Broadcast: Stan Pay-Per-View (Australia), Sky Arena (New Zealand)

Fighter Comparison

Attribute	David Nyika	Nikolas Charalampous
Record	10-1-0 (9 KOs)	23-6-2 (11 KOs)
Age	29	32
Height	6’6″ (198 cm)	5’11” (180 cm)
Reach	78″ (198 cm)	72.5″ (184 cm)
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Nationality	New Zealand	New Zealand
Last Fight	KO loss to Jai Opetaia (Jan 2025)	KO win over Agoe Ashong (May 2025)

Storylines & Stakes

Nyika’s Redemption Arc: After suffering a brutal fourth-round knockout to IBF champion Jai Opetaia, Olympic bronze medalist David Nyika returns with a full training camp and renewed focus. This bout marks his first step toward rebuilding momentum and reasserting his world title ambitions. Charalampous’ Challenge: Veteran journeyman Nikolas “The Greek” Charalampous enters with confidence, having gone 10 rounds with Opetaia back in 2019. He’s undefeated in his last four fights and sees Nyika as an “overrated pretty boy” ripe for an upset.

All-Kiwi Showdown: Though staged in Sydney, this is a battle between two New Zealanders with contrasting career arcs—Nyika the Olympic star vs. Charalampous the gritty gatekeeper.

Tactical Breakdown