Tim Tszyu is ready to agree to a showdown between Australia and Michael Zerafa, but there’s one HUGE catch
- Australian fighters have been hyped for clashes for years
- Would be the biggest domestic fight since Mundine v Green
- Renewed hope that this could happen in 2025
Michael Zerafa has revealed that discussions are underway over a highly anticipated domestic boxing match with Tim Tszyu.
However, Zerafa claims that Tszyu asked for a warm-up fight before committing to their fight.
Tszyu, after back-to-back losses including a defeat to Russian champion Bakhram Murtazaliev in October, has not confirmed his involvement in the fight.
He said earlier this week, “Don’t mention that name,” when asked about Zerafa.
However, the expected showdown, which could take place in 2025, has already generated significant interest among boxing fans.
Zerafa, known as ‘Pretty Boy’, announced the details at a No Limit Boxing event in Sydney.
Michael “Pretty Boy” Zerafa claims a domestic fight with Tim Tszyu is on the cards
Zerafa said Tszyu wanted a warm-up fight in Australia to get his groove back
“Tim Tszyu wants a warm-up fight. The words passed on to me are that he wants to get back to basics and regain his confidence after two defeats,” he said.
Zerafa insists he is now ready for the fight, adding: “Personally, I would have that fight tonight.”
The rivalry between Tszyu and Zerafa dates back several years.
A planned 2021 fight was canceled when Zerafa pulled out just a week before the fight, sparking hostility between the two camps.
Despite Tszyu’s reluctance to participate, Zerafa expressed confidence that the fight will happen.
“The talks are ongoing and I believe this battle will take place in 2025,” he said.
Tszyu’s camp is reportedly negotiating with US-based promoters for an international opponent in the first quarter of 2025.
Zerafa criticized Tszyu’s hesitation, claiming, “Tim is scared.”
Tszyu has now lost two fights in a row, including against Russian Bakhram Murtazaliev
“He knows that if there are three defeats in a row, everything is over for him.”
Zerafa also hinted that both fighters would appear on the same card in March or April, albeit against different opponents.
A showdown between Zerafa and Tszyu is expected to be a big event, with Zerafa shopping Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium as a potential venue.
“This has to take place in a stadium,” he said. “There aren’t many rivalries left, but this is certainly one.”
Zerafa, who recently signed a two-year contract with No Limit Boxing, turned down a contract offer from British promoter Eddie Hearn to pursue the Tszyu fight.
Stressing the importance of this rivalry, he said: “Boxing needs this because there is no love in the glove. I will fight him and raise my hand.”
Adding to the drama, popular fighter Brock Jarvis called up Tszyu’s younger brother, Nikita, for a fight following his recent win over Adrian Rodriguez.
‘I want Nikita Tszyu. That’s the fight I’m in for,” Jarvis said.
