Australian Boxer Michael Zerafa Faces Venue Chaos Ahead of World Title Fight
Australian world title challenger Michael Zerafa shares his struggles with venue officials as he prepares to take on Erislandy Lara for the WBA middleweight title.
Struggle at the Entrance
Australian boxer Michael Zerafa, set to challenge Erislandy Lara for the WBA middleweight title, faced unexpected chaos before the fight. Zerafa revealed that he and Tim Tszyu's team were left stranded outside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, struggling to find the entrance. The boxer expressed frustration at the disorganization, emphasizing that they were left out in the rain while trying to gain access to the venue.
Tim Tszyu's Message and Fight Day Rituals
As Tim Tszyu gears up for his unified World Title fight against Sebastian Fundora, he has made bold statements about his future in boxing. Tszyu described himself as a "danger" fight for top contenders like Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jnr, showcasing his confidence and determination in the ring. The Australian boxer also shared his pre-fight ritual of calling his grandfather Boris before every match, highlighting the importance of family support in his career.
Despite the absence of his father Kostya at the upcoming fight, Tszyu expressed contentment, acknowledging the potential clash of personalities when two alphas are in one room. Additionally, Tszyu addressed the possibility of facing Crawford next, sending a clear message of "Danger... don't play with fire" to the US superstar.
Nikita Tszyu's Sparring Sessions
Tim Tszyu's younger brother Nikita has played a crucial role in his training camp, even participating in sparring sessions to help prepare for initial opponents. The brothers shared a humorous anecdote about their sparring sessions, with Nikita admitting to getting the better of Tim in their first encounter. Despite the competitive nature between them, the Tszyu brothers maintain a strong bond and support each other in their boxing endeavors.
Potential Future Fights and Viewing Information
With talks of potential matchups against Crawford and Spence looming, Tim Tszyu remains focused on his current opponent, Sebastian Fundora. Australian fight fans can catch all the action from Tszyu's world title showdown against Fundora on Main Event via Kayo Sports. The prelims are also available on Kayo Sports and Channel 503, ensuring viewers don't miss a moment of the highly anticipated boxing event.
Tale of the Tape
| Tim Tszyu | Sebastian Fundora |
| Age: 29 | Age: 26 |
| Record: 24-0 (14KO) | Record: 20-1-1 (13KO) |
| Height: 174cm | Height: 197cm |
| Reach: 179cm | Reach: 203cm |
| Stance: Orthodox | Stance: Southpaw |
As the boxing world eagerly anticipates the showdown between Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora, the fighters' contrasting styles and records add to the excitement surrounding the match. With Tszyu's unbeaten streak and Fundora's impressive reach advantage, fans can expect a thrilling bout between two highly skilled competitors.
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