It's set to be one of the biggest fights in recent Australian boxing history.
The undefeated Nikita Tszyu is set to put his record on the line, when he takes on veteran fighter Michael Zerafa on Friday night in a middleweight battle.
It's a fight that has had years of anticipation, with the two throwing many verbal haymakers at each other in the lead-up.
AllSportsPeople looks at which fighters will be on display ahead of Tszyu vs. Zerafa in the main event.
Nikita Tszyu vs. Michael Zerafa full fight card
- Nikita Tszyu vs. Michael Zerafa
- 10 rounds (Middleweight)
- Demsey McKean vs. Toese Vousiutu
- 8 rounds (Heavyweight)
- Nelson Asofa-Solomona vs. Jeremy Latimore
- 4 rounds (Heavyweight)
- Stevan Ivic vs. Liam Talivaa
- 10 rounds (Heavyweight)
- Liam Wilson vs. Rodex Piala
- 10 rounds (Super Featherweight)
Preliminary Card
- Max Reeves vs. Sonny Abid
- 6 rounds (Super Middleweight)
- Billy Polkinghorn vs. Jomar Paliwen
- 6 rounds (Lightweight)
- Blake Wells vs. Ainiwaer Yilixiati
- 10 rounds (Middleweight)
- Jack Javed vs. Zephy Vaotu’ua
- 4 rounds (Super Welterweight)
What time is Nikita Tszyu vs. Michael Zerafa?
All the action from the pay-per-view is set to kick-off at 7 p.m. AEDT. Here's how that translates to different timezones across Australia.
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Fri, Jan. 16 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Fri, Jan. 16 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Fri, Jan. 16 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Fri, Jan. 16 | 6:00 p.m. |
With a stacked undercard set to see four matches before the main event, it us unlikely Tszyu or Zerafa will be coming out the curtains before 10:00 p.m. AEDT.
The preliminary fights will take place from place 4:30 p.m. AEDT.
How to watch Nikita Tszyu vs. Michael Zerafa
- Broadcast: Main Event (pay-per-view)
- Live Stream: Kayo Sports (pay-per-view)
The only way to watch Nikita Tszyu vs. Michael Zerafa is through ordering it on pay-per-view. For $69.95, you can watch the main event as well as the full fight card. It can be purchased here.
Meanwhile, the preliminary fight card can be viewed live via Youtube, Facebook, Fox Sports Channel 507 and a standard Kayo Sports subscription.
Where is Nikita Tsyzu vs. Michael Zerafa?
Nikita Tsyzu vs. Michael Zerafa is set to take place at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Boondall, Queensland.
The venue holds a capacity of 13,500.
Nikita Tszyu vs. Michael Zerafa records, bio
| Nikita Tszyu | Michael Zerafa | |
| 27 | Age | 33 |
| 176cm | Height | 180cm |
| 11-0-0 (9 KOs) | Record | 34-5-0 (22 KOs) |
| Southpaw | Stance | Orthodox |
Nike Tszyu vs. Michael Zerafa is set for a 10-round fight.