Zerafa vs Tszyu

When is Zerafa vs Tszyu?

Michael Zerafa could fight Nikita Tszyu in Spring 2026 Australia.

The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 160 pounds (11.4 stone or 72.6 kg).

Zerafa vs Tszyu stats

Michael Zerafa would step into the ring with a record of 34 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws, 22 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Nikita Tszyu would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 11 wins and 0 draws, with 9 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Tszyu would have an advantage in power over Zerafa, with a 82% knockout percentage compared to Zerafa's 65%.

Michael Zerafa is the older man by 6 years, at 33 years old.

Zerafa has a height advantage of 1 inch over Tszyu. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Michael Zerafa fights out of the orthodox stance, while Nikita Tszyu is a southpaw.

Zerafa is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 28 more fights, and made his debut in 2011, 10 years and 11 months earlier than Tszyu, whose first professional fight was in 2022. He has fought 175 more professional rounds, totaling 223 compared to Tszyu's 48.

Michael Zerafa goes into the fight ranked number 6 by the WBA, 11 by the WBO, and 14 by the IBF at middleweight.

Zerafa vs Tszyu form

Michael Zerafa has stopped 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Mikey Dahlman on August 20, 2025, by technical knockout in the 1st round at ICC Exhibition Centre, Sydney, Australia.

Prior to that, he had won against Besir Ay on March 12, 2025, by technical knockout in the 7th round at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Tommy Browne on August 28, 2024, by technical knockout in the 1st round at ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney.

Before that, he had been beaten by 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.

He had defeated Issac Hardman on April 20, 2022, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Melbourne Convention Centre, Victoria, Australia.

Tszyu remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 3 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Lulzim Ismaili on August 20, 2025, by technical knockout in the 1st round at ICC Exhibition Centre, Sydney, Australia.

Prior to that, he had won against Koen Mazoudier on August 28, 2024, by technical knockout in the 9th round at ICC Sydney Theatre, Sydney.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Danilo Creati on April 24, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.

Before that, he had beaten Dylan Biggs on November 22, 2023, by technical knockout in the 5th round at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow, Newcastle.

He had won against Jack Brubaker on August 23, 2023, by technical knockout in the 6th round at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Nikita Tszyu has been fighting more than Michael Zerafa.

Michael Zerafa last fought 5 months and 28 days ago, while Nikita Tszyu's last outing was 5 months and 28 days ago.

Zerafa's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 9 months and 28 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 9 months and 6 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 13 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.6 rounds on average.

Tszyu's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 5 months and 25 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months. In those fights, he fought a total of 31 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.2 rounds on average.

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