Liam Messam

In a high-stakes 12-round Trans-Tasman showdown, David Nyika and Floyd Masson will battle for the IBF’s No. 1 challenger position, with the winner earning a mandatory shot at the vacant IBF Cruiserweight World Championship.

Olympic medalist David Nyika (9-0) looks to continue his rise through the cruiserweight division when he faces Tommy Karpency (31-8-1) in Auckland, with IBF Inter-Continental Cruiserweight title on the line.