It’s here.
After weeks of build up Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa will square off tonight in a blockbuster fight that has captured the attention of the nation.
N. Tszyu vs Zerafa | Friday 16 Jan from 7pm AEDT | The trash talk and bitterness come to a head when Nikita Tszyu steps into the ring to face Michael Zerafa in one of the most anticipated fights in Australian boxing history. Plus ex-NRL enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s pro debut | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo Sports.
It will also feature the heavily anticipated boxing debut of former Melbourne Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona vs. Jeremy Latimore who takes on another former NRL star Jeremy Latimore.
WHEN IS NIKITA TSZYU VS MICHAEL ZERAFA?
Friday, January 16, 2026 from 7pm AEDT
WHAT TIME DOES IT START?
The pay-per-view card commences at the following times:
NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT – 7:00pm AEDT
South Australia – 6:30pm ACDT
Queensland – 6:00pm AEST
Northern Territory – 5:30pm ACST
Western Australia – 4:00pm AWST
With a five-fight main card, the main event is likely to start closer to 10pm AEDT.
HOW TO WATCH?
You can order the full fight card now with Main Event on Kayo Sports.
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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)
PRELIMS
Max Reeves vs. Sonny Abid – 6 rounds (Super Middleweight)
Billy Polkinghorn vs. Jomar Paliwen (Lightweight)
Blake Wells vs. Ainiwaer Yilixiati – 10 rounds (Middleweight)
Jack Javed vs. Zephy Vaotu’ua – 4 rounds (Super Welterweight)