Tszyu and Mahoney clash in Gold Coast IBF title eliminator
Nikita Tszyu met unbeaten Ben Mahoney at the Gold Coast Convention Centre in an IBF super welterweight eliminator that decides the next challenger for champion Josh Kelly.
At the Gold Coast Convention Centre, Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney faced off in an IBF super welterweight world-title eliminator, with the winner earning a chance to fight champion Josh Kelly. Each fighter arrived undefeated, adding significant pressure to the bout. The card also included matchups such as Callum Peters vs Blake Wells, Kirra Ruston vs Saundre Simmons, and a prelim slate featuring Max Reeves, Rahim Mundine and others.
Additional fights saw Vegas Larfield defeat Jubert Buhat and a no-contest between Luke Williams and Prem Rungtiwa. The event underscored the depth of Australian boxing talent and set the stage for the next IBF title challenger.
Why it matters
The fight determines who will next challenge IBF champion Josh Kelly, influencing the super welterweight hierarchy.
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