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Nikita Tszyu will fight Michael Zerafa on Friday, January 16th, 2026, at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane. The highly anticipated boxing match between Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The main event is expected around 10:00 PM AEDT.
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Fight Details
Attribute Nikita Tszyu Michael Zerafa
Record 11-0 (most by stoppage) 32-5 (experience edge)
Nickname "The Butcher" "The Pretty Boy"
Weight Class Super Welterweight Middleweight
Bout Weight Catchweight (157 lbs/71.2 kg) Catchweight (157 lbs/71.2 kg)
Rounds 10 10
Title on the line WBO International Middleweight Title WBO International Middleweight Title
Key Insights
The all-Australian contest is considered the biggest domestic grudge match of the decade, stemming from a long-running feud that initially involved Zerafa and Nikita's brother, Tim Tszyu.
Tszyu enters the fight undefeated, while Zerafa brings significant experience, having fought high-profile opponents internationally.
The event is promoted by No Limit Boxing and the main card starts in Australia at 6:00 PM AEDT.
The fight can be watched as a Pay-Per-View event in Australia on Kayo Sports.
Full Fight Card
The event features a stacked undercard (order may vary):
Liam Paro vs. Paddy Donovan (IBF Welterweight World Title Eliminator)
Demsey McKean vs. Toese Vousiutu (Heavyweight Bout)
Nelson Asofa-Solomona vs. Jeremy Latimore (Heavyweight)
Liam Wilson vs. Rodex Piala (WBO International Super Featherweight Title)
Max Reeves vs. Sonny Abid (Super Middleweight Bout)
Blake Wells vs. Ainiwaer Yilixiati (IBF Pan Pacific Middleweight Title)
Jack Javed vs. Zephy Vaotu'ua (Super Welterweight Bout) SDGSD
CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE - PPV
Fight Details
Attribute Nikita Tszyu Michael Zerafa
Record 11-0 (most by stoppage) 32-5 (experience edge)
Nickname "The Butcher" "The Pretty Boy"
Weight Class Super Welterweight Middleweight
Bout Weight Catchweight (157 lbs/71.2 kg) Catchweight (157 lbs/71.2 kg)
Rounds 10 10
Title on the line WBO International Middleweight Title WBO International Middleweight Title
Key Insights
The all-Australian contest is considered the biggest domestic grudge match of the decade, stemming from a long-running feud that initially involved Zerafa and Nikita's brother, Tim Tszyu.
Tszyu enters the fight undefeated, while Zerafa brings significant experience, having fought high-profile opponents internationally.
The event is promoted by No Limit Boxing and the main card starts in Australia at 6:00 PM AEDT.
The fight can be watched as a Pay-Per-View event in Australia on Kayo Sports.
Full Fight Card
The event features a stacked undercard (order may vary):
Liam Paro vs. Paddy Donovan (IBF Welterweight World Title Eliminator)
Demsey McKean vs. Toese Vousiutu (Heavyweight Bout)
Nelson Asofa-Solomona vs. Jeremy Latimore (Heavyweight)
Liam Wilson vs. Rodex Piala (WBO International Super Featherweight Title)
Max Reeves vs. Sonny Abid (Super Middleweight Bout)
Blake Wells vs. Ainiwaer Yilixiati (IBF Pan Pacific Middleweight Title)
Jack Javed vs. Zephy Vaotu'ua (Super Welterweight Bout) SDGSD