Boxing: Kiwi duo David Nyika, Hemi Ahio book fights on George Kambosos Jr v Devin Haney II undercard

Kiwi fighters David Nyika and Hemi Ahio will continue their respective professional career paths on the undercard of the world lightweight championship rematch between George Kambosos Jr and Devin Haney.

The pair both took victories from the undercard of the first fight between Kambosos and Haney, and will look to repeat the dose for the rematch at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena next month.

Nyika, 27, boasts a 4-0 record as a pro fighter, on top of his Olympic bronze medal and two Commonwealth Games golds, but his chances of adding a third gold to his collection were dashed, when he missed the Birmingham Games with a hand injury.

David Nyika.
David Nyika. Photo credit: Image - Supplied

With the chance to return to the ring after impressing in his short career, Nyika relishes the opportunity on the world stage, although his opponent is yet to be announced.

"That's going to be a huge opportunity," said Nyika. "Who doesn't want to fight in front of big crowds?

"This is the entertainment business and I intend to entertain."

Nyika will return from working alongside WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker in the UK.

"They've been really great role models moving forwards," he added. "I've learned a lot from Tyson, just his mentality towards, not just the sport of boxing, but fighting.

"It's not a game anymore, it's not a game to me. It's not a job, it's a passion, it's a lifestyle, it's a way of thinking.

"I've been callusing my mind to make me tougher, to make me better suited for war - which is what we do."

Meanwhile, Ahio, 32, is 19-0 as a pro fighter, with 14 of his wins coming by knockout. Known as the 'Tongan Tyson', he will face Samoan-born Australian Faiga Opely, with a record of 14-3-1.

For the first time since 2007, Kiwi fans can watch boxing free-to-air, with TVNZ broadcasting the card.