When is Tszyu vs Zerafa?
Tim Tszyu could take on Michael Zerafa in Autumn/Fall 2026 Australia.
The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Super Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 154 pounds (11 stone or 69.8 kg).
Tszyu vs Zerafa stats
Tim Tszyu would step into the ring with a record of 28 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws, 18 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Michael Zerafa would make his way to the ring with a record of 34 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws, with 22 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Zerafa would have a slight advantage in power over Tszyu, with a 65% knockout percentage compared to Tszyu's 64%.
Tim Tszyu is the younger man by 3 years, at 31 years old.
Zerafa has a height advantage of 2 inches over Tszyu. Despite this, both fighters have equal reach.
Both Tim Tszyu and Michael Zerafa fight out of an orthodox stance.
Tszyu is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 8 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2016, 5 years and 8 months later than Zerafa, whose first professional fight was in 2011. He has fought 39 fewer professional rounds, totaling 187 compared to Zerafa's 226.
Tim Tszyu goes into the fight ranked number 5 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, and 6 by the IBF at super welterweight.
Tszyu vs Zerafa form
Tszyu has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.
In his last fight, he beat Errol Spence Jr on July 26, 2026, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Afterpay Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia.
Prior to that, he had beaten Denis Nurja on April 5, 2026, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Wollongong Entertainment Centre, New South Wales.
Going into that contest, he had won against Anthony Velazquez on December 17, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at ICC Exhibition Centre, Sydney.
Before that, he had been beaten by Sebastian Fundora on July 19, 2025, by retirement in the 7th round in their WBC World Super Welterweight championship fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States.
He had beaten Joseph Spencer on April 6, 2025, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow, Newcastle, Australia.
Michael Zerafa has stopped 3 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, his contest against Nikita Tszyu on January 16, 2026 ended in a no contest at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Australia.
Prior to that, he had defeated Mikey Dahlman on August 20, 2025, by technical knockout in the 1st round at ICC Exhibition Centre, Sydney.
Going into that contest, he had won against Besir Ay on March 12, 2025, by technical knockout in the 7th round at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.
Before that, he had defeated Tommy Browne on August 28, 2024, by technical knockout in the 1st round at ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney.
He had lost to Erislandy Lara on March 30, 2024, by knockout in the 2nd round in their WBA World Middleweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Tim Tszyu has been fighting more than Michael Zerafa.
Tim Tszyu last fought 1 day ago, while Michael Zerafa's last outing was 6 months and 11 days ago.
Tszyu's last 5 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 5 months and 28 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 3 months and 19 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 43 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8.6 rounds on average.
Zerafa's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 6 months and 4 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 2 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 12 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.4 rounds on average.
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