Nikita Tszyu vs Michael Zerafa - 16 January 2026.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by The Cryptkeeper, Oct 31, 2025 at 5:30 AM.


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  1. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Very interesting fight.

    Fight is at catchweight 157lb.

    The press conference was as weird as ****. Zerafa is a complete dick but Nikita, well let’s just say he’s NQR.
     
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  2. TNSNO1878

    TNSNO1878 Active Member Full Member

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    Can see Zerafa winning this by KO, not sold on Nikita at all. Unless the catchweight takes too much out of him, I don't see how he loses this.
     
    TNSNO1878, Oct 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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  3. The Cryptkeeper

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    If dropping 3lb is enough to take it out of Zerafa I’d be shocked.

    I suspect he probably wins too but Nikita packs a fair bit of heat so he’ll need to be careful. On the flipside, Nikita has proven to be more than hittable and possibly a bit chinny. Same can be said for Zerafa but that has been against far better than Tszyu has run into.

    I hope Tszyu wins but it would be an upset in my opinion if he does.
     
    The Cryptkeeper, Oct 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Have said since this fight was first talked about some time back that Zerafa would win. Hope I'm wrong, but I think he'll be too slick and ring smart for Nikita.
     
    like a boss, Oct 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Zerafa made 157 pounds for his fight against Tommy Browne only a year ago. 157 might be a slight inconvenience for him but it shouldn't decide the fight.
     
    like a boss, Oct 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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  6. TNSNO1878

    TNSNO1878 Active Member Full Member

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    It's got potential to be a great fight, I think, but as you say, Zerafa has mixed at a much better level and Tszyu has looked defensively poor against pretty limited opposition.
     
    TNSNO1878, Oct 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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  7. The Cryptkeeper

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    Bookmakers in Australia have this as a dead even fight.

    For me, as much as Zerafa is a guy who I can’t stand for any number of reasons, he’s an excellent betting proposition here.

    I’d feel dirty putting money on that POS though.
     
    The Cryptkeeper, Oct 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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  8. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I just have a gut feeling that Nikita is going to blast him out Zerafa has not won a serious fight in years.
    The last time he fought a southpaw he got sparked as well.
     
    MidniteProwler, Oct 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The bookies having it about even is realistic IMO.

    People thought the unbeaten 'Headsplitter' Hardman, who was 12-0 with 10 KOs, would trouble Zerafa but Zerafa iced him inside 2 rounds.
     
    like a boss, Oct 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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  10. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The battle of the deplorables.

    Hardman is a joke.
     
    The Cryptkeeper, Oct 31, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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    Hearing a rumour Danny Santiago will be brought over as the colour commentator.
     
    WhataRock, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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  12. KelandBeave

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    Honestly, Zerafa shld be $1.50 .... has way too much experience.
     
    KelandBeave, Nov 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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  13. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Any word on a venue yet? I am hoping it is in Sydney.
    I think that the Hordern Pavilion might be too small for this fight.
    I hope it is at the ICC in Darling Harbor because I don't really like going to Homebush lol.
     
    MidniteProwler, Nov 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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  14. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I think that the Hardman fight was probably Zerafa's best ever performance. He looked sharp and just completely destroyed Hardman who had a bit of hype at the time. Agree though that both guys are wanka's.
     
    MidniteProwler, Nov 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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  15. Sandman_

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    Micky Z doesn't want to fight in NSW & Nikita doesn't want to fight in Victoria. I think that means Queensland it is. I wouldn't mind a trip to Cairns. Random fun fact - the distance between Brisbane & Cairns is greater than the distance between Melbourne & Brisbane.
     
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