“The fight for the WBO International title had to be stopped after the second round”, — write: sport.ua
In the first round, Zerafa successfully countered and failed the opponent, who acted too carelessly and often forgot about defense, missing unnecessary shots.
Gradually, Tsiu took aim, seized the initiative and began to destroy his compatriot both at long and short range. In one of the episodes, the boxers collided heads.
Zerafa admitted that he could not continue the fight due to dissection, which angered both the opponent and the fans who booed Michael. Nikita’s brother, Tim Tsiu, also did not stand aside and tried to find out the relationship with Michael for a long time.
Given that the collision was unintentional, the fight was deemed not to have taken place.
Nikita Tzu (Australia) – Michael Zerafa (Australia) – NC 2
Zerafa says he can’t see after a headbutt!Stopped in the 3rd, no contest for the main event Tszyu vs Zerafa.
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— BOXING n BBQ (@BOXINGnBBQ) January 16, 2026
Tim Tszyu tells Michael Zerafa exactly what’s what following his decision to quit in round 2 vs Nikita Tszyu which infuriated the Australian crowd and the Tszyu family alike. 😡😡😡😡🇦🇺😡😡😡😡#Boxing #TimTszyu #TszyuZerafa #NoLimitBoxing #BoxingFightZone #RedCornerBoxing… pic.twitter.com/FU5JH9LnFY
— Jam RedCornerBoxing (@jamsboxingchat) January 16, 2026
‼️NO CONTEST‼️Michael Zerafa appears to tell the referee that he cannot see due to blood from a minimal cut.
The contest vs. Nikita Tszyu is waved off in Round 2 and called a no contest.
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— BoxingScene.com (@boxingscene) January 16, 2026