The all-action Nikita Tszyu (12-0) faces off with credentialed compatriot Ben Mahoney (17-0-1) in a major crossroads fight on the Gold Coast on Wednesday, August 26.
Tszyu, 28, appears to be on the cusp of big international bouts, but Mahoney represents the Sydneysider’s most significant test yet.
Will Tszyu graduate to the upper reaches of the super welterweight division or can Gold Coast local Mahoney spoil the party?
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Follow along with all the latest results and highlights:
Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Mahoney live updates and highlights
Luke Williams and Prem Rungtiwa called off due to cut
The fans in Gold Coast were left disappointed after a cut above Rungtiwa’s left eye, caused by an accidental elbow as the pair tangled, saw the doctor wave off the bout in the second round.
Louise Creaven dominant over Thanchanok Phanan
Creaven made fairly light work of Phanan in the new opener, pushing the pace from the opening bell and facing little offence coming the other way, eventually forcing the stoppage early in the third round.
Callum Young vs. Octavio Soares cancelled
The non-broadcast opener was pulled moments before it was due to begin after Soares became tied up in Brisbane trying to iron out a visa issue.
Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Mahoney full card and results
- Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Mahoney; Super welterweight
- Callum Peters vs. Blake Wells; Middleweight
- Kirra Ruston vs. Saundre Simmons; Light heavyweight
- Koen Mazoudier vs. Sam Beck; Middleweight
- Brandon Grach vs. Ike Pluto; Heavyweight
- Max Reeves vs. Oliver Firth; Super middleweight
- Rahim Mundine vs. Jae Larsen; Super welterweight
- Vegas Larfield vs. Jubert Buhat; Featherweight
- Luke Williams vs. Prem Rungtiwa (No contest – Cut); Super welterweight
- Louise Creaven def. Thanchanok Phanan via TKO3; Welterweight
Callum Young vs. Octavio Soares; Super welterweight(Cancelled)
What time is Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Mahoney? Start time for main event
Tszyu vs. Mahoney goes down on Wednesday, August 26.
The first bout of the event is due to begin at 4pm AEST, with two fights to take place prior to the broadcast kicking off at 5pm.
The pay-per-view kicks off at 7pm, with Tszyu and Mahoney expected to step into the ring for the main event some time after 10pm, depending on the length of the earlier bouts.
How to watch Nikita Tszyu vs. Ben Mahoney: TV channel, live stream
Fans in Australia can tune into the action via Foxtel and Kayo.
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| Prelims (5pm-7pm) | Main card (From 7pm) | |
| TV channel | Fox Sports 3 (Ch. 503) | Main Event |
| Live stream | Kayo | Kayo PPV |
For fans internationally, Tszyu vs. Mahoney will be live streamed on DAZN.
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