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Tszyu, Zerafa Separated at Fiery Weigh-In Ahead of Brisbane Grudge Fight

The 10-round middleweight clash caps a long family feud with world-title ambitions on the line.

Nikita Tszyu (l) and Michael Zerafa (r) butt heads at the weigh-in for their much anticipated fight. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
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Nikita Tszyu goes through his routines at PCYC Lang Park before his fight with Michael Zerafa. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Nikita Tszyu was full of confidence at an open workout session at PCYC Lang Park on Tuesday. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Overview

  • Friday’s main event at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre is set for 10 rounds at middleweight and will air on pay-per-view via Main Event with streaming on Kayo Sports.
  • The rivals clashed heads at the official weigh-in in Brisbane’s King George Square before security intervened, underscoring tensions after weeks of sharp exchanges.
  • No Limit boss George Rose says Nikita Tszyu is already world-rated and could be in position for a title shot this year with a win, while Michael Zerafa views victory as a springboard back toward contention after his 2024 loss to Erislandy Lara.
  • The matchup stems from Zerafa’s late withdrawal from a planned 2021 bout with Tim Tszyu and arrives with the Tszyu family’s 53-fight unbeaten run on Australian soil in the backdrop.
  • The card features a deep undercard, including former NRL forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s pro debut against Jeremy Latimore, with additional televised bouts before the main event.