Nikita Tszyu ends a year-long layoff from the boxing ring when he returns from a hand injury to face Lulzim Ismaili at the ICC Sydney Theatre on Wednesday, August 20.
Can the all-action southpaw pick up where he left off or will Ismaili spoil the party in Tszyu's hometown?
That bout headlines a card which also features Michael Zerafa, who is reportedly in line for a fight with Tszyu, should they both get through their respective opponents.
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Check out the full undercard below:
Nikita Tszyu vs. Lulzim Ismaili full fight card
Nikita Tszyu (10-0) vs. Lulzim Ismaili (12-0)
- Super welterweight (154lbs/69.85kg)
Michael Zerafa (33-5) vs. Mikey Dahlman (18-1)
- Middleweight (160lbs/72.57kg)
Brock Jarvis (22-2) vs. Sam Beck (7-0)
- 71kg catchweight
Ahmad Reda (6-0) vs. Bruno Tarimo (29-4-2)
- Super lightweight (140lbs/63.5kg)
Jasmine Parr (7-1) vs. Efasha Kamarudin (8-0-1)
- Super flyweight (115lbs/52.16kg)
Jacob Clenshaw (5-1-1) vs. Isaias Sette (3-3-1)
- Welterweight (147lbs/66.68kg)
Ashleigh Heal (Debut) vs. Shannon Rose (0-1)
- 75kg catchweight
Blair Geraghty (Debut) vs. Naki Saguba (1-1)
- Lightweight (135lbs/61.24kg)
Brandon Grach (3-1) vs. Bensyn Pauga
- Heavyweight (+200lbs/+90.72kg)
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How to watch Tszyu vs. Ismaili: TV channel, live stream
Tszyu vs. Ismaili is a pay-per-view event and can be purchased for $59.95 through Foxtel's main event, or through streaming platform Kayo.
TV channel | Live stream | |
Prelims (from 5:30pm) | Fox Sports 3 (Ch. 503) | Kayo |
Main card (from 7pm) | Main Event | Kayo PPV |
What time is Nikita Tszyu vs. Lulzim Ismaili?
Tszyu and Ismaili goes down on Wednesday, August 20 at the ICC Sydney Theatre.
The first bout of the evening is due to begin at 5pm AEST, with the pay-per-view action to kick off at 7pm AEST.
Expect the main event fighters to step into the ring some time around 10pm, depending on the length of the earlier fights.